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Jan26Hot Cocoa and Campus Resource Fair11:00 AM
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Feb2Diego Cupolo (Speaker Series)6:30 PM
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Feb4Will AI Replace Us?12:30 PM
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.
The add/drop period for Spring 2025 ends Monday, Feb. 2. Students withdrawing from class(es) after that date must have approval from their advisor.
Monday, Feb. 9 is the last day for students to make up their incomplete grades. If you have an I or X grade from a previous term, please work with your instructor to complete the course(s).
If you plan to graduate in the Spring 2025 semester, please make sure to apply for graduation and submit your final plan of study for approval by Friday, Feb. 13. View the Academic Calendar.
Welcome to the CLAS Academic Services Center
The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS) is UConn's home of academic exploration, offering students unparalleled choice and flexibility. Advisors in the CLAS Academic Services Center help students, staff, and faculty navigate their options and find the resources they need to succeed at UConn.
Our advisors work in the CLAS Academic Services Center's main office and in individual academic departments.
View our Advisor Directory
CLAS is UConn's most diverse academic community, giving you unparalleled flexibility customize your education.
View our Degree Options
The College offers more than 100 majors and minors to choose from at the Storrs and regional campuses.
Browse CLAS Majors and Minors
The Center's office is open for in-person, virtual, and phone appointments during the academic year. Center representatives are available during normal business hours. Students who wish to meet with an advisor in person or virtually must make an appointment.
We will be closed on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
During the Winter Intersession Period, the CLAS Academic Services Center will be open Monday-Friday, 8:00AM-4:00PM.
| Day | Office Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
| Tuesday | 8 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 8 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 8 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 8 a.m.-4:00 p.m. |
Please visit the CLAS Academic Services Center to obtain a dean's signature.
Rowe Center for Undergraduate Education, Room 130
Students can deliver directly or drop off forms that require a dean's signature at the CLAS Academic Services Center Lockbox, located outside the Center's main office in the Rowe Center. Please be sure to obtain all required signatures before inserting forms. For questions, please contact the Center.