Faculty of Science
Data Science

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Data Science Advisor Julia Peng

Julia can help with any questions relating to the Data Science Program, such as DSCI courses, major and minor requirements, and more. Either reach out to her directly at datascience.advising@ubc.ca to schedule one-on-one advising, or come to the online drop-in advising periods during at the times listed below.

Online Advising Drop-In

Drop in online at the times listed below for July and August. There will be a new schedule starting from September.

July - August, 2026TimeLocation
Wednesdays2-3 pmZoom
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