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.
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
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.
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"
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
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:
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Curious about what’s happening at UConn? Come discover what’s possible.
Day of Discovery is your chance to explore innovation in action. Across four events, you’ll meet UConn students, faculty, and staff, build your network, and discover programs, opportunities, projects, and research you might not otherwise know about.
Come for one event or stay for the day. Just bring your curiosity.
The Day of Discovery Planning Team is excited to announce that our amazing line up of signature events for students is back again.
Stop by for a quick, informal introduction to Elevator Pitches. Learn the basics of how to answer, “Tell me about yourself” in any situation, including at the different events within the Day of Discovery. You’ll have the option to practice your introduction with a staff member or another student and receive immediate feedback to build confidence in your pitch.
Hosted by the Center for Career Readiness and Life Skills
Wednesday, October 21st from 12–3 pm in Room 304 of the Student Union.
The Experience Innovation Expo brings together opportunities from across UConn in one place. Meet people, explore opportunities, and practice the skills that help turn curiosity into action. Discover programs, projects, research, and experiences that can shape your UConn journey and help you take the next step.
Discover opportunities. Practice skills. Make connections.
Just bring your curiosity.
Hosted by Werth Institute for Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Wednesday, October 21st from 2–4 pm in Werth Residence Tower.
Curious about what research looks like beyond the classroom? Research Connections is a fair-like event where students can explore the incredible range of research happening across UConn and discover ways to get involved. Meet faculty, graduate students, staff, and peers, learn about research opportunities in disciplines you know, and ones you may have never considered, and see how research can shape your academic journey. You might even discover a new passion, career path,
Hosted by First Year Programs – Learning Communities Program
Wednesday, October 21st from 5–7 pm in the Student Union Ballroom.
Fall Frontiers is an opportunity to explore the incredible range of undergraduate research, scholarly, and creative work happening across all majors at the university. Come see what UConn students are discovering, creating, and investigating, connect with fellow students and researchers, and learn how research can become part of your own academic journey. Explore new ideas, celebrate student discovery, and see where your curiosity can take you!
Hosted by Office of Undergraduate Research
Wilbur Cross Building, Suite 203
233 Glenbrook Road, Unit 4201
Storrs, CT 06269
Maps & Directions
Phone: +1 (860) 486-5258
Email: werth.institute@uconn.edu
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