Wake Forest is experiencing a major disruption tonight with the University’s telephone system.
In general, calls made to University telephones from off-campus phones and cell phones are not getting through to the University.
To reach University Police from a cell phone or from off campus, call 336-759-0443. On campus, using a University phone (landline), call 5911 or 5591. University Police can be reached also by emailing or using the LiveSafe app.
A campus phone (landline) can be used to call another campus phone.
The University’s Information Systems Department is aware of the phone service disruption and is working to correct the situation tonight. IS has been told that the phone disruption is related to a larger phone system disruption in North Carolina.
A message will be emailed to students, faculty and staff tonight when regular phone service is restored.
Emergency Numbers
Off Campus: 911
On Campus: 336.758.5911
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Counseling
For Students
WFU Counseling Center
336.758.5273
For Faculty and Staff
Behavioral Health Hub
336.716.5493
For Students, Faculty, and Staff
Chaplain
336.758.5210
Media
Call 336.758.5237 to reach University Marketing and Communications. Calls will be returned as the situation permits.