Things to Know

Q: Is there voicemail for the students?

A: Phones are provided in most residence units. However, due to reduced usage of residence hall phones, these are gradually being phased out of service. Students living in units that do not have a university phone line can request a phone line activation. There is no charge for this phone line, but students are responsible to provide their own analog phone.

Q: What public facilities are available for making phone calls?

A: The Marion campus does not have pay phones, but has many public use courtesy phones in the public areas of most buildings for your use. You can use a long distance calling card to make long distance calls from any campus phone.

Q: How do I make long distance calls when I am on campus?

A: Long distance calls can be made from your dorm room phone using a calling card. Under no circumstance will students be permitted to charge long distance calls or any other telecommunications services directly to the University.

Q: How do you call other extensions on the campus?

A: From any campus phone, you can dial any other campus phone as a 4 digit extension.

Q: Can I bring my own phone and use it on the campus system?

Yes. Most analog phones will work fine on the University's phone system. However, should you experience difficulty using your own equipment, the IT staff will only be responsible to ensure that the system works with University equipment.

Q: Are phones provided for on-campus students?

A: Yes. Each residence hall room and each apartment bedroom is equipped with one telephone. Each phone has a DID (direct inward dial) number assigned to it so that anyone who has your number can call you directly without going through an attendant.