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Telecommunications

Dialing Instructions

How to make calls from phones on campus

Local Calls

On-Campus

Dial the last four digits of the phone number you are trying to reach (do not use the 925 prefix).

Off-Campus

Dial 9 followed by the number you are trying to reach.

Long Distance

Collect

Dial 9 + 0 + the area code and phone number

Credit Card

Dial 9 + 1 and follow the instructions on your particular card

Direct

Dial 9 + 1 + area code + the number you are calling + your authorization code.  A deposit of $50 is required on request for service.

Emergency on Campus

Dial 3911

Call Forwarding

To activate call forwarding, dial # + 9 + 1 and the extension you want to forward to and hang up.

To cancel forward, lift the receiver and press # + # + 9 + 1.

Call Pick-Up

To pickup a neighbor's telephone, dial *3 followed by the number you are trying to pick up.

Do Not Disturb

Use this feature when you do not want your phone to ring.  Dial # + 5 and hang up.  To cancel this feature, lift the receiver and press # + # + 5.