Dialing Instructions
On Campus Calls
Dial the last 5 digits of the telephone number. E.g. 23700 for (518) 442-3700
Local calls
Dial 8 + 518 + phone number OR 8 + 1 + 518 + phone number
Dial 8 + 838 + phone number OR 8 + 1 + 838 + phone number
Continental US calls
Dial 8 + 1 + Area code + phone number
International calls
Dial 8 + 011 +Â phone number
International calling capability can be added to phones per the request of the department. See How to submit a telephone request
The ability to make long distance calls in the continental US is the standard for University-issued phones. An administrator in your department may change individual levels of long distance access based on specific job responsibilities.
Toll-Free Calls
Dial: 8 + 1 + 10 digit phone number
Emergency calls
From a desk phone: Dial 911
From a cell phone: Dial (518) 442-3131
DO NOT CALL 911 from your Jabber Mobile app. UPD may not receive the correct location information from the Jabber Mobile app.