Domain Names

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Last updated: Mar 05, 2022 by Sarah Nguyen (Deactivated)
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Purpose

The Domain Name System (DNS) is an Internet-wide distributed database of names translating Internet Protocol (IP) addresses into easily memorable names. Domain names are part of the University's identity and image/reputation. Consistent domain usage may also be a tool for users to better locate services, so domains should be assigned in an easily recognizable and predictable structure.

To ensure that domain names are assigned and used appropriately and in alignment with institutional goals, the University has established some guidelines for governing third-level domain name registrations. Third-level domains names are in the form of "unitname.uconn.edu."

Scope

This policy covers all academic and administrative units, University affiliates, and academic and administrative staff seeking to register a domain name.

Guidelines

  1. Requests for all third-level domain names must be made by a college or administrative division that serves the entire University community, and the requested domain name must be approved before use.

  2. All official University websites must use domain names within the uconn.edu namespace.

  3. Requested third-level domain names must meet the following requirements in order to be approved:

    1. The requested name should accurately describe the activity or program to which it refers and be easily recognized as word(s) or abbreviation(s).

    2. The requested name represents the unit or service used by the entire University community.

    3. The unit must expect to provide these services on an ongoing basis.

    4. Third-level domain names may be revoked if the name is needed by the University.

  4. Officially recognized centers and institutes may request a fourth-level domain under one of the following third-level domains: center.uconn.edu or institute.uconn.edu.

  5. Officially recognized academic programs involving more than one college may request a fourth-level domain under: program.uconn.edu.

  6. The address for Graduate Students is firstname-lastname.grad.uconn.edu.

  7. The address for Faculty uses the official UConn email address as a reference.
    For instance, if your email is firstname.lastname@uconn.edu, the website address will be firstname-lastname.uconn.edu or name.dept.uconn.edu.

  8. All Registered Student Organizations and Student Activities will have organizationname.rso.uconn.edu.

Third-Level Domain Names

Third-level domain names consist of a single word placed before uconn.edu.

Examples:

Fourth-Level Domain Names

Fourth-level domain names reflect their affiliation with an academic or administrative unit, such as program.department.uconn.edu or server.department.uconn.edu.

Examples:

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