Dialing Instructions

List of dialing instructions for on-campus phones.
TO CALL DIAL
On-campus directory assistance go to www.macalester.edu/directory to search for people or departments
Emergency 911 or 9 + 911

Note: Should you accidentally call 911, please stay on the line and tell the operator you misdialed. It is the policy of 911 to follow up on all calls, unless confirmed otherwise.
Automated Directory 6777 available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Campus Operator 6000 available during regular business hours
On campus the four digit extension
Macalester extensions from a non-campus phone 651 – 696 + four-digit extension
In area code 320 9 + 320 + seven-digit number (if call does not go through,
try 9 + 1 + 320 + seven-digit number)
In area code 507 9 + 507 + seven-digit number (if call does not go through,
try 9 + 1 + 507 + seven-digit number)
In area code 651 9 + seven-digit number
In area code 612 9 + 612 + seven-digit number
In area code 763 9 + 763 + seven-digit number
In area code 952 9 + 952 + seven-digit number
International phone numbers 9 + 0 + 1 + 1 + country code + city code + phone number
International phone numbers with a departmental authorization code 1 + 6 followed by the seven-digit authorization code listen for dialtone then dial
9 + 0 + 1 + 1 + country code + city code + phone number
Toll free numbers 9 + 1 + toll free number
Long distance, using a calling card 9 + 1 + your card’s toll free number, then follow the voice prompts
Long distance 9 + 1 + area code + seven-digit number
Long distance, using a departmental authorization code 1 + 6 followed by the seven-digit authorization code listen for dialtone then dial
9 + 1 + area code + seven-digit number
Collect 9 + 0 + area code + seven-digit number
Directory assistance go to www.dexknows.com or www.whitepages.com or use a prepaid phone card, international calling card or cell phone’s service provider