Northern Illinois University

Information Technology Services

Directory Assistance

  • NIU Directory Information:  Dial 0 from university telephones, dial 1-815-753-1000 from off-campus, dial 1-815-753-2000 for TTY users
  • LUCY (Let Us Connect You) voice operator: Dial 1-815-753-4000 for 24-hour directory information on students (on and off campus), faculty, staff, and departments
  • DeKalb-Sycamore Directory Assistance:  Dial 1 + 411
  • For Area (815 or 779) outside DeKalb-Sycamore:  Dial 1 + (815 or 779) + 555 + 1212
  • Outside of (815 or 779) Area:  Dial 1+ area code + 555 + 1212
  • Area Codes may be obtained from the NIU operator:  Dial 0
  • International Directory Assistance:  Dial 1 - 800 - 225 - 5288, and select the option for assistance on  00 (international) assistance. Be prepared with a credit card as this is a billable service.
  • 800 Directory Assistance:  Dial 1 + 800 + 555 + 1212

See the ITS Rates page for pricing.

For questions about campus billing, service or rates contact ITS at 1-815-753-0963.

You have a right to access your preferred carrier when placing a call. Contact your carrier directly for access information.  Northern Illinois University's service provider is Verizon.

Customers can direct phone inquiries to:
FCC Enforcement Division
CCB, Mail Stop 1600A2
Washington, DC  20554