You can forward your Brandeis office phone to another number. It simply forwards all calls to your chosen number, whether that be a cell or landline. Calls will appear to be coming from "Brandeis University" or however you have our main number is entered into your cell phone.
To enable forwarding from your office phone, refer to the following instructions:
To forward all incoming calls to another number
- Press the button under 'Forward all'. You will hear a confirmation beep. (Note: depending on your phone, ou may see 'CFwdALL'.)
- Enter the number you would like to forward all your calls. Include 8 + 1 + ten digit phone number (example: 8 1 781 1234).
- You will hear a confirmation beep and the icon next to your line will change to indicate calls are forwarded.
To forward all incoming calls to voicemail
- Press the 'Forward all' softkey. You will hear a confirmation beep. (Note: some phones will have 'CFwdALL' softkey.)
- Enter 6-2222.
- You will hear a confirmation beep and the phone display is updated to show that calls will be forwarded.
To enable call forwarding from off campus, send an email to voice@brandeis.edu with the following information:
- Your Brandeis username and office phone number (full 10-digits).
- The 10-digit number to which you would like to forward all your Brandeis calls.
To disable forwarding from off campus, send an email to voice@brandeis.edu with your Brandeis username and office phone number.