Dialing Instructions for Students

Overview

See below for phone dialing instructions for students. 

Detail

University Police

412-624-2121

To reach police for non-emergencies, dial 412-624-4040.

Local calling

The Pittsburgh metro area has 3 area codes: 412, 724, and 878. Callers must dial these calls as 10-digit numbers.

• Dial 9 + 412 xxx-xxxx
• Dial 9 + 724 xxx-xxxx
• Dial 9 + 878 xxx-xxxx

Residence hall students at the Pittsburgh campus can make unlimited local calls.

University Extensions

All campus extensions can be dialed directly.

• Dial 5-digit extension (the last five digits of the full telephone number.) For example: 412 624-4357

UPMC Extensions

Dial 9 + 10-digit local number

Operators

• University Operator: 412-624-4141
• Directory Assistance: 9 + 411