Phone Basic Features: Dialing Instructions

Note: As of May 2022, Authorization Codes are no longer required for dialing long distance. 

For questions regarding dialing in the LSU Teams platform, please see Microsoft Teams Telephony Frequently Asked Questions.

Dialing Instructions for the LSU Avaya Phone System

On Campus Calling: 

LSU Prefixes: 578 & 334

LSU PD: 911 & 8-3231

Local Calls:

Local Off-Campus Call: 9 + number

Local Call on Different Area Code: 9 + 1 + area code + number

Local Directory Assistance: 9 + 1411 

Long Distance Calls:

Long Distance: 9 + 1 + area code + number 

Long Distance Directory Assistance: 9 + 1 + area code + 555-1212 

International Long Distance: 9 + 011 + country code + city code + number 

Other:

Toll Free: 9 + 1 + 8XX + number

Collect, Calling card, and 3rd No. Billed: 9 + 0 + area code + number