Shawn Trondsen

Interim Vice Provost, Enrollment Management

As Interim Vice Provost, Enrollment Management, Shawn Trondsen oversees the offices of Financial Aid and Scholarships, Undergraduate Admissions, the University Registrar, and Veterans Benefits. In this role, he partners with campus leaders to support enrollment stability while addressing a complex and evolving set of institutional challenges.

Serving at a minority thriving institution, Shawn believes that a diverse and inclusive campus is essential to preparing students for real world success. He is committed to positioning Enrollment Management as a strategic partner in advancing UC Irvine’s goals, with a focus on inclusive excellence from recruitment through graduation.

Shawn brings more than two decades of experience in higher education administration, primarily in undergraduate admission and enrollment management. He holds an MBA from Chapman University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from California State University, Fullerton.