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Admissions — Lewis Hall 108
Marisol Rios
Assistant Dean of Admissions
[email protected]
(213) 740-0527
Responsible for:
Ph.D. in Public Policy and Management
Ph.D. in Urban Planning and Development
Doctor of Policy, Planning and Development
Ashley Henne
Associate Director of Admissions
[email protected]
(213) 740-1036
Responsible for:
Master of Urban Planning
Bachelor of Science in Public Policy
Bachelor of Science in Real Estate Development
Bachelor of Science in Urban Studies and Planning
Undergraduate Minors
Will Coucheron-Aamot
Assistant Director of Admissions
[email protected]
(213) 740-0710
Responsible for:
Master of Health Administration
Master of International Public Policy and Management
Master of Public Administration
Master of Nonprofit Leadership and Management
Sierra Wilkie
Admissions Counselor
[email protected]
(213) 740-0399
Responsible for:
Master of Public Policy
Master of Science in Public Policy Data Science
Master of Real Estate Development
Violeta Gonzalez
Events Coordinator
[email protected]
(213) 821-1284
John Mendoza
Assistant Director of Scholarships and Diversity Recruitment
[email protected]
(213) 740-4127
Rob Isom
Student Services Assistant
[email protected]
(213) 740-0550
Responsible for:
Campus Visits
General Application Inquiries
Please send all transcripts for your application to:
University of Southern California
USC Office of Graduate Admission
3601 South Flower Street, Room 112
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0915
If sending your transcripts via courier service, such as DHL or FedEx,
University of Southern California
USC Office of Graduate Admission and Financial Aid
3601 South Flower Street, Tyler 112
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0915
Phone: (213) 740-6842
Fax: (213) 740-7573