Authorization Codes
The Authorization Code is a six-digit number required for placing off-campus calls from residence hall phones and the "house" phones located in most buildings on campus. Clicking here will take you to the page where you may apply for a code. Authorization codes are active for one school year only. There is no charge for initial activation of the code. Confidentiality and safeguarding of the authorization code are the sole responsibility of the student.
To place an off-campus call using an authorization code:
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Dial |
You will hear |
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Press line (ext.) button |
The system dial tone |
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Press “7” on the touch pad |
Dual tone computer prompt |
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Enter your six digit authorization code |
“Regular” dial tone |
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Dial the local or long distance # |
Call will be completed |
Note: 1 + area code must be dialed for all numbers except those within the 708 area code.

