Who is the admissions officer of USC?

The admissions officer for the University of Southern California (USC) is Ms. Karen L. Symms Gallagher. Ms. Gallagher is the Vice Provost for Enrollment Services and Dean of Admissions at USC. She is responsible for the administration of the admission process and recruitment of students.

Ms. Gallagher has been in this role since 2013 and has been working at USC since 2003. She is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. She is a graduate of USC with a Bachelor of Arts in political science and a Master of Arts in higher education.

Ms. Gallagher's responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing the strategic vision for USCs undergraduate admission and enrollment efforts.
• Leading the implementation of the universitys enrollment initiatives.
• Providing strategic leadership in the areas of recruitment, selection, enrollment, and retention of a diverse student body.
• Overseeing the management of the university's admission process.
• Managing the financial aid and scholarship programs.

Ms. Gallagher is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment for USC's students, faculty, and staff. She is dedicated to providing high quality services that promote student success and ensure the university's academic Excellence.