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Howard University Dialing Instructions

The Howard University Telephone System installed in your Residence Hall allows you to call anywhere on the campus network by dialing only 5 digits.

Calling on campus with a University telephone:
Exchange
What to Dial
806-
6 + last 4 digits
865-
5 + last 4 digits
238-
8 + last 4 digits
608-
8 + last 4 digits
Dorm room 2 + last 4 digits

However, in order to dial outside the campus network, you will need to dial 9 first, followed by the phone number you are trying to dial. If the phone call is off-campus but local (metropolitan area: MD/VA), be sure to include the area code; otherwise simply dial 9 and the phone number for all calls in DC.

Calling off campus with a University telephone:
Exchange
What to Dial
884-
9 + 884 + last 4 digits
local area
9 + (local area code) + seven digits
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