How do I make an outbound local or long distance phone call from a university phone? (EWU Dialing Rules)

To place an outbound call, follow the dialing rules below. A printable version of these rules is also attached to this article. These directions reflect the changes effective May 15th, 2024.

Calling EWU Number

Dial extension

1234

Calling Local Number

Dial area code and number ('8' prefix is optional)

509-(10 more digits)

509-359-1234

NOTE* If the area code starts with a '8' be sure to prefix the number with another '8'.

Example:

Dialing 804-xxx-xxxx will not work.
Dial instead 8-804-xxx-xxxx

Calling Toll Free

Dial toll free prefix and number, must include the '1'.

1-800-359-1234

1-866-359-1234

1-888-359-1234

Calling Long Distance

Dial area code and number ('8' prefix is optional)

509-(10 more digits)

555-359-1234

NOTE* If the area code starts with a '8' be sure to prefix the number with another '8'.

Example:

Dialing 804-359-1234 will not work.
Dial instead 8-804-359-1234

Calling International

Dial 011, then full number

011-(Country Code)-(10 more digits)

011-44-20-7946-0000

Note: If the phone number begins with a (0), drop the (0) before dialing the number.