Cookie Consent on CSUF Websites

This article explains the cookie consent messages that appear on CSUF websites and how to adjust your cookie settings.

About cookies on campus websites

Expand or collapse content What are cookies and when will I see them on campus websites?

When you visit a campus website after September 21, 2026, you may see a pop-up at the bottom of the page asking you to accept cookies or select your cookie preferences.

Enabling analytical cookies helps the university assess website traffic to continually improve navigation, accessibility, and online services for the CSU community.

Learn more about internet cookies

How It Works

  • Frequency: You will see the banner once per year on each browser and device unless you clear your browser cache/cookies.
  • Defaults: Closing the banner or selecting Accept All enables all cookies.
  • Managing Preferences: You can update your choices at any time by selecting the Cookie Settings button in the website footer to enable or disable nonessential cookies.
  • Shared Computers: If you are using a public computer at a public lab or kiosk, you will be prompted to adjust your cookie settings at the start of your session.
Expand or collapse content What does the pop-up look like?
sample of cookie pop-up

What are my choices?

cookie consent pop up options
  1. Accept All Cookies - allows all of the cookies to be enabled
  2. X  - closes the pop-up and allows all of the cookies to be enabled
  3. Reject All - does not allow any of the cookies (other than those that are strictly necessary)
  4. Cookie Settings - lets you review all of the cookies and choose which to allow

Need More Help?

Please contact the IT Help Desk with any questions or issues.