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.
Membership is included with payment of student tuition and fees.
All currently enrolled Storrs-based undergraduate and graduate students who pay Storrs tuition and mandatory fees, including the Storrs General University Fee (GUF) & Student Recreation Center Fee, are members of the Student Recreation Center as outlined on the Bursar’s Office website.
Please refer to your Fee Bill to verify payment of the required fees.
SHaW Non-Compliance or Bursar Holds
Students with SHaW Non-Compliance or Bursar holds applied to their accounts will have their access privileges denied until the associated hold is cleared from their account. Please visit the Student Health and Wellness website or the Bursar's Office website for more information.
Non-Student Memberships
Membership is available to the following groups:
UConn Faculty/Staff
Currently employed by the University as Faculty/Staff
UConn Affiliates
Those that work at UConn but are not employed as Faculty/Staff
UConn Alumni
Those who have graduated from the university
UConn Retirees
Those who have retired from university employment
Community
Anyone who is not currently affiliated with the university or who qualifies for any other membership type
UConn Student Non-Fee
Students not assessed the Student Recreation Fee. *Refer to your Fee Bill to determine pricing category
Membership Sales
In-person sales appointments are available Monday - Thursday from 9:00am - 4:00pm. Email recmembership@uconn.edu to schedule and indicate your preferred date/time.
NEW!Online Sales
Available for Pay-In-Full memberships for Faculty/Staff, UConn Affiliates, and Student Non-Fees.Login to MyRec with NetID, then click MembershipsRenewals
Available for pay-in-full memberships ONLY.
Payroll Deduction
Available to Faculty/Staff
Must purchase in-person with appointment.
Community Memberships
Must purchase in-person with appointment.
Online: Memberships are available for online purchase with MyRec for the following: Faculty/Staff, UConn Affiliates and Student Non-Fees. NetID required for login.
In-person: All memberships are available in-person, by appointment only. Sales hours are Monday - Thursday 9am - 4pm. Email recmembership@uconn.edu to schedule your appointment. Please indicate preferred date and time in your request.
How do I sign up for a Payroll Deduction Membership?
Payroll Deduction memberships must be purchased in-person, by appointment only. Email recmembership@uconn.edu to schedule. Please indicate preferred date and time in your request.
Faculty/Staff eligibility only.
Is my spouse/partner able to purchase a membership?
The Plus One (+1) membership applies to spouses/domestic partners of an eligible Faculty, Staff, or Affiliate.
The primary member must be a current member and maintain membership for the Plus One (+1) to be eligible for the pricing category.
The primary member and Plus One (+1) must both be present at sign-up.
The primary member must be a current member to add a Plus One (+1) and must also be present at sign-up.
Payroll deduction is available to Faculty/Staff memberships only.
This membership category is not available for purchase online.
Is there an age requirement for membership?
To sign-up for a membership, you must be 18 years or older.
Valid ID required at sign-up.
How can I renew my membership?
Renewals are available online by logging in to your account at MyRec
