Web cookies (also called HTTP cookies, browser cookies, or simply cookies) are small pieces of data that websites store on your device (computer, phone, etc.) through your web browser. They are used to remember information about you and your interactions with the site.
Purpose of Cookies:
Session Management:
Keeping you logged in
Remembering items in a shopping cart
Saving language or theme preferences
Personalization:
Tailoring content or ads based on your previous activity
Tracking & Analytics:
Monitoring browsing behavior for analytics or marketing purposes
Types of Cookies:
Session Cookies:
Temporary; deleted when you close your browser
Used for things like keeping you logged in during a single session
Persistent Cookies:
Stored on your device until they expire or are manually deleted
Used for remembering login credentials, settings, etc.
First-Party Cookies:
Set by the website you're visiting directly
Third-Party Cookies:
Set by other domains (usually advertisers) embedded in the website
Commonly used for tracking across multiple sites
Authentication cookies are a special type of web cookie used to identify and verify a user after they log in to a website or web application.
What They Do:
Once you log in to a site, the server creates an authentication cookie and sends it to your browser. This cookie:
Proves to the website that you're logged in
Prevents you from having to log in again on every page you visit
Can persist across sessions if you select "Remember me"
What's Inside an Authentication Cookie?
Typically, it contains:
A unique session ID (not your actual password)
Optional metadata (e.g., expiration time, security flags)
Analytics cookies are cookies used to collect data about how visitors interact with a website. Their primary purpose is to help website owners understand and improve user experience by analyzing things like:
How users navigate the site
Which pages are most/least visited
How long users stay on each page
What device, browser, or location the user is from
What They Track:
Some examples of data analytics cookies may collect:
Page views and time spent on pages
Click paths (how users move from page to page)
Bounce rate (users who leave without interacting)
User demographics (location, language, device)
Referring websites (how users arrived at the site)
Here’s how you can disable cookies in common browsers:
1. Google Chrome
Open Chrome and click the three vertical dots in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies and other site data.
Choose your preferred option:
Block all cookies (not recommended, can break most websites).
Block third-party cookies (can block ads and tracking cookies).
2. Mozilla Firefox
Open Firefox and click the three horizontal lines in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Privacy & Security.
Under the Enhanced Tracking Protection section, choose Strict to block most cookies or Custom to manually choose which cookies to block.
3. Safari
Open Safari and click Safari in the top-left corner of the screen.
Go to Preferences > Privacy.
Check Block all cookies to stop all cookies, or select options to block third-party cookies.
4. Microsoft Edge
Open Edge and click the three horizontal dots in the top-right corner.
Go to Settings > Privacy, search, and services > Cookies and site permissions.
Select your cookie settings from there, including blocking all cookies or blocking third-party cookies.
5. On Mobile (iOS/Android)
For Safari on iOS: Go to Settings > Safari > Privacy & Security > Block All Cookies.
For Chrome on Android: Open the app, tap the three dots, go to Settings > Privacy and security > Cookies.
Be Aware:
Disabling cookies can make your online experience more difficult. Some websites may not load properly, or you may be logged out frequently. Also, certain features may not work as expected.
The Major Events and Programs Team creates vibrant, inclusive experiences that build campus community, celebrate UConn spirit, and foster student engagement. Through signature events and collaborative programming, we aim to connect students with each other and the university, helping them make lasting memories and meaningful connections beyond the classroom.
MEPS also supports the Student Union Board of Governors (SUBOG)—the student team that brings the energy to campus. From comedy shows and concerts to major speakers, travel trips, and special events, SUBOG keeps the calendar packed with things to do. They’re also the crew behind huge UConn traditions like Homecoming and the annual Spring Concert (UCONNIC), giving students plenty of reasons to show up, cheer loud, and make memories.
Upcoming Events
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Free events, food and fun at Late Night- every Friday in the Student Union. Whether you're stopping by with friends or meeting new ones, make memories that will last!
Ride with the pack- your free roundtrip ride to UConn's biggest games! Whether it’s football, basketball, or ice hockey, Roadshows make it easy to join the crowd and support UConn.
Keeping Husky traditions alive with SPT! Spot Jonathan the Mascot, and the cheer and dance teams at sporting events throughout the year boosting the energy and promoting school pride!
Kick off the school year with Week of Welcome! Meet new people, get involved and participate in Husky traditions. Dive into campus life and make your first memories of the year.
Discover UConn through the eyes of your student. Enjoy a variety of events, from campus tours and athletic games to special programs designed to showcase our traditions.
Spring Weekend is your chance to celebrate the end of the year with concerts, games, food, and Husky pride. Grab your friends and make some memories before finals hit.
