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.
To register for a language support course, use the online registration form. Please fill out the registration form completely and be sure to mark the courses you would like to take. You can select one or both course offerings. A UCAELI staff member will send out a follow-up email once your enrollment is complete.
Are there potential enrollment issues for Language Support Courses?
Are there potential enrollment issues for Language Support Courses?
Yes, but they are all fixable. Here are some common problems:
Student Account Holds
Student Account Holds
Please be aware of the holds on your student account. Various holds can be put on students’ accounts and prevent enrollment (i.e. Bursar Holds, Student Health Services Holds, etc.) We will be unable to enroll you if holds on your account exist, so be sure to check your Student Administration Account, as well as your email in case a UCAELI staff member contacts you about enrollment issues.
Scheduling Conflicts
Scheduling Conflicts
Please check your current academic schedule. A scheduling or time conflict can happen if a language support course overlaps with one of your academic courses. If an overlap exists, you will need to get a letter from either the professor of your UCONN course saying that it is okay to leave the class early or a letter from your language support course instructor saying that it is okay to arrive to the class late. This letter should be brought to the Registrar’s Office to get the Time Conflict approved. Please notify a UCAELI staff member when there is a time conflict.
What is the registration deadline for Language Support Courses?
What is the registration deadline for Language Support Courses?
The deadline for language support course registration is the 10th day of the semester, which is also the Registrar’s Office Add/Drop class deadline. This date changes each semester so please check the Registrar’s Office for the exact date pertaining to the current session or email a UCAELI staff member.
What is the winter weather policy for Language Support Courses?
What is the winter weather policy for Language Support Courses?
Most of the time, UCAELI will follow UConn’s inclement weather announcements; therefore if UConn cancels class, UCAELI will also cancel class. However, sometimes UCAELI will cancel class when UConn does not so be sure to check your email for a potential message from your instructor or a UCAELI staff member during inclement weather situations.
What is the make-up policy when a class is cancelled?
What is the make-up policy when a class is cancelled?
If a class in cancelled, the instructor will inform you of the make-up procedure. Typically, the course will be extended by a week or two depending on the number of missed classes.
What is the attendance policy for Language Support Courses?
What is the attendance policy for Language Support Courses?
If you miss the first two weeks of a language support class without contacting your instructor, a student on the waiting list will take your spot. If you miss 3 classes, you may not be able to finish the class and the course fee won’t be refunded. Missed classes include regular class days and examination days.
Can a Language Support course be cancelled for the semester if there is low enrollment?
Can a Language Support course be cancelled for the semester if there is low enrollment?
Yes, a language support course can be cancelled if there is low enrollment. You will be notified if a class is cancelled for the semester by the 10th day, which is also the Registrar’s Office Add/Drop class deadline (see question about registration deadline for more information regarding the Registrar’s Office Add/Drop deadline).
How much does a language support course cost and how do I pay?
How much does a language support course cost and how do I pay?
The fee for UCAELI language support courses is $250. The course fee fee will be added to your student fee bill for the semester. You can view your fee bill and pay online with your Student Administration Account. Students can also make a payment in-person in the Wilbur Cross Building with Bursar Services.