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.
Welcome to UConn Waterbury Student Services! We’re here to support your journey with resources, guidance, and opportunities to make the most of your college experience. Whether you need academic advising, have a problem to solve, or want to learn more about campus life activities, we’re committed to helping you thrive. Explore our services and let us know how we can assist you!
The Closing Ceremony is a celebration of the students’ successful completion of the summer program, honoring their hard work and accomplishments throughout the session.
Welcome back to campus with some BBQ lunch from D’Amelio’s! Attend the Resource and Involvement Fair to learn about all the opportunities available to you!
Did you know that Husky Harvest is open during the summer on Tuesdays from 12-3pm!
Our on-campus food pantry offers free, nutritious groceries to all UConn students, no questions asked. Just bring your Student ID and stop by when you can.
You can also support Husky Harvest by picking up a specially marked $11.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet @stopandshop (240 Chase Ave, Waterbury). For every bouquet sold, $1 goes directly to our pantry, helping us fight food insecurity and support fellow students.
Sweeten your summer. Support your community. And brighten your day with flowers!
Did you know that Husky Harvest is open during the summer on Tuesdays from 12-3pm!
Our on-campus food pantry offers free, nutritious groceries to all UConn students, no questions asked. Just bring your Student ID and stop by when you can.
You can also support Husky Harvest by picking up a specially marked $11.99 Bloomin’ 4 Good bouquet @stopandshop (240 Chase Ave, Waterbury). For every bouquet sold, $1 goes directly to our pantry, helping us fight food insecurity and support fellow students.
Sweeten your summer. Support your community. And brighten your day with flowers!...
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RISE students attended the 2025 NCORE Conference in New York City—a national forum bringing together higher ed leaders, scholars, and students to advance equity, inclusion, and access.
At NCORE, our students participated in dynamic sessions exploring identity, race, culture, and community—and learned how colleges across the nation are creating more inclusive, thriving environments for all. From pedagogy to policy, the experience was powerful and transformative.
We’re proud of our Huskies who are continuing this work right here at UConn Waterbury.
RISE students attended the 2025 NCORE Conference in New York City—a national forum bringing together higher ed leaders, scholars, and students to advance equity, inclusion, and access.
At NCORE, our students participated in dynamic sessions exploring identity, race, culture, and community—and learned how colleges across the nation are creating more inclusive, thriving environments for all. From pedagogy to policy, the experience was powerful and transformative.
We’re proud of our Huskies who are continuing this work right here at UConn Waterbury....
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