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Session Cookies:
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Used for things like keeping you logged in during a single session
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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).
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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.
This busy convenience store (c-store) is located in the Student Union and features a wide variety of groceries, beverages, candy, snacks, health and beauty products, and many other useful dorm room items. The C-Store offers care packages and is a pick up location for items ordered from UConn Bakery. Make sure to follow Dining Services on social (@uconndining) as we often hold in-store product promotions with samplings and exciting giveaways.
Looking for stamps? The C-Store sells books of stamps at the register.
New products arrive on a regular basis! Be on the lookout for the "NEW" tag around the store.
We make it easy to find healthier options. Look for our vegan tags as well!
Click on the image above to order from the UConn bakery & pick up at C-Store! One week notice is required for most items.
Click on the image above to order a care package from the C-Store.
Located on the 2nd floor of the Student Union (diagonal to Dunkin').
Monday-Friday: 9am-3pm
Friday, Aug 22: 9am-6pm
Sat, Aug 23: Noon-9pm
Sun., Aug 24: Noon-9pm
Monday-Friday: 9am-9:30pm
Saturday & Sunday: Noon-9pm
Hours are subject to change during the beginning/end of each semester, exam week, breaks, holidays, and special events. Please refer to dining.uconn.edu/hours for updates.
Contact Us 860-486-8415
PLEASE NOTE: UConn Dining locations (except Dairy Bar) are cashless.
The Union Exchange C-Store will not accept any returns over 14 days from the transaction date. All returns or exchanges need to be approved by a manager. In addition, all returns that are more than $5.00 require a receipt. Exchanges can be accommodated due to a manufacturing defect, expiration date, or if you bought the wrong flavor. Reimbursement: Item must be unopened and in good condition. Customer will be reimbursed the same way they paid (if you paid for an item with a credit card, return will be put on the same credit card). We cannot process the return in another form of payment.