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Regional Calling Service (RCS) - CALL UW

CALL UW Checker:

This form can be used to verify whether a number can call UW toll-free. Toll-free numbers for retrieving voice mail, accessing UW modems, and the Information Hotline are also returned by this checker. Please enter the area code and prefix from which you are calling:

Area Code: Prefix:
(i.e. Enter 425 and 633 if you wish to check on 425-633-XXXX)

To determine CALL UW availability and access numbers by city, choose the city from which you are calling:

City:

View all CALL UW prefixes: [CALL UW Full Listing

What's new with RCS Inbound Calling?

CALL UW is a new feature of RCS that allows people in over 100 Western Washington communities to reach UW and UWMC telephones toll-free. In addition to the same coverage area as outbound RCS, CALL UW adds new communities that can use a local telephone number to reach UW offices, Metro UWATS, and the UW's computer modem pools.

What services are available with CALL UW?

With CALL UW, callers can dial local telephone numbers to reach:

Who can use the CALL UW feature?

Anyone can use CALL UW to reach the campus operator, individuals, and offices at the UW and UWMC. This provides a convenient way for people to stay in touch with the UW without incurring long distance charges. Services such as Metro UWATS, voice mail access, and modem pools are restricted to authorized UW faculty, staff, and students.

What communities are included in the CALL UW service area?

All communities in area codes 206, 253, and 425 are included. Many communities in area code 360 are covered, including parts of Clallum, Grays Harbor, Jefferson, Island, Kitsap, Lewis, Skagit, Thurston, and Whatcom counties. Visit the online CALL UW Checker for a complete listing.

Where do I find the local CALL UW telephone numbers to dial?

CALL UW telephone numbers are available on the Web at www.washington.edu/cac/care/calluw/ or by calling toll-free 1-866-5-CALL-UW.

What if there is no local telephone number for my community?

A toll-free telephone number and your UW Direct authorization code may be used to reach UW services if a local telephone number is not yet available. Long distance charges are billed for usage. Local access is provided where technical capability exists on a cost-effective basis. New communities will be added as local services become available.

UW Automated Attendant - Placing an incoming call to UW

To place a toll-free call to a UW telephone number (including UWMC phone numbers) from the CALL UW service areas when a long distance charge would normally apply, use UW Automated Attendant:
  1. Dial the appropriate local CALL UW number for your area:

    Area Local RCS number
    Aberdeen/Grayland/Westport 360-612-5500
    Bellingham/Everson 360-543-5500
    Black Diamond/Enumclaw 360-615-5500
    Bremerton/Kitsap 360-535-5500
    Chehalis/Centralia 360-557-5500
    Coupeville/Oak Harbor 360-544-5500
    East King County 425-519-5500
    Everett 425-262-5500
    Hoodsport/Union 360-614-5500
    Mt. Vernon 360-542-5800
    Olympia 360-252-5500
    Port Angeles/Sequim/Gardner 360-504-5500
    Port Townsend 360-554-5500
    Seattle 206-685-5500
    Tacoma 253-552-5500

  2. When the RCS system answers, dial the UW number you wish to call.
  3. Press [#].
  4. Wait on the line while your call is connected.
Note: If the UW telephone number you are calling is already a local call, you should not use the CALL UW access numbers listed above.

To call the UW dial-in modem pools with Regional Calling Service CALL UW:

UW dial-in modem pool numbers for the CALL UW areas:

For help with problems connecting to the UW dial-in modem pools, contact the UW Technology Service Center by sending email to help@u.washington.edu or by calling 206-221-5000.

Where can I get more information?

Please contact the UW Technology Service Center at help@u.washington.edu or call 206-221-5000. On the Web at www.washington.edu/cac/care.