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Telephone Dialing Instructions

Shepherd University cannot process calls placed to 900 numbers. It is against college policy to accept collect calls.

Dialing Instructions

ACCESS CODE FOR DIALING OFF CAMPUS: 9

CAMPUS CALLS

Dial the four-digit extension number.

CAMPUS OPERATOR – Dial 0

LOCAL CALLS

Dial 9 plus the area code (304 or 681) plus the seven digit telephone number
Local Service includes the following exchanges: 870, 876, 724, 725, 728, 885, 930, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 267, 268, 839, 359, 378, 398, 433, 579, 582, 596, 671, 676, 702, and 535.

LONG DISTANCE CALLS

Long Distance Calls – Direct Dial

Within West Virginia:
Dial 9 + 1 + 304 or 681+ Seven-Digit Number.

Outside West Virginia:
Dial 9 + 1 + Area Code + Seven-Digit Number

Toll-Free Calls*
Dial 9 + 1 + 800 + Seven-Digit Number * 888/877/866/855
(Note: There may be some toll-free number calls that are not toll-free, for which you will be responsible to pay)

LONG DISTANCE CALLS – Calling Card

Within West Virginia:
Dial 9 + 0 + 1 + 304 or 681+ Seven-Digit Number, receive tone, enter credit card number.

Outside West Virginia:
Dial 9 + 0 + Area Code + Seven-Digit Number, receive tone, enter calling card number.

DIRECTORY ASSISTANCE

Within West Virginia
Dial 9 + 1 + 411.

Outside West Virginia
Dial 9 + 1 + Area Code + 555 + 1212.

Toll-Free Numbers *
Dial 9 + 1 + 800 + 555 + 1212 * 888/877/866/855

International Calls
Dial 9 + 011 + Country Code + City Code + Local Number