Issue/Question
How do I make a phone call from a WKU Cisco phone?
Environment
Resolution
There are multiple ways to place a call:
- Lift the handset and enter a number.
- Press the New Call softkey.
- Press the unlit (headset button) or (speakerphone button).
Off Campus Phone Number
Faculty / Staff
- Dial 9 + 1 + Area Code + 7 digit phone number.
Student Dorm Phone
- Students will have to purchase and use a calling card to make long distance phone calls.
International Number
- Dial 9 + 011 + Country Code + City Code + Number
Note: WKU telephones are not initially configured to allow international calls. To request international calling capabilities, please contact the ITS Service Desk or submit a service request by clicking the Request Service button.
On Campus Phone Number
When placing calls to WKU phones, you should dial the 5-digit extension. WKU has several prefixes used by main campus and extended campuses, however 5-digit dialing is still available to use for each. You cannot dial WKU on campus numbers using full 10-digit number, you will get an error message. The table below is what 5-digit extension to use with the corresponding WKU phone number.
| WKU Telephone Number |
What to Dial |
| 745-XXXX |
5-XXXX |
| 780-XXXX |
0-XXXX |
| 684-XXXX |
4-XXXX |
| 852-XXXX |
2-XXXX |
| 861-XXXX |
1-XXXX |
| 936-XXXX |
6-XXXX |