diff --git a/app/assets/javascripts/cookies.js b/app/assets/javascripts/cookies.js
index 912ba41..135cdb9 100644
--- a/app/assets/javascripts/cookies.js
+++ b/app/assets/javascripts/cookies.js
@@ -15,6 +15,11 @@
 // with BigBlueButton; if not, see <http://www.gnu.org/licenses/>.
 
 $(document).on('turbolinks:load', function(){
+    //create a cookie that lasts 1 year
+    var cookieDate = new Date();
+    cookieDate.setFullYear(cookieDate.getFullYear() + 1); //1 year from now
+    document.cookie = "cookie_consented=true; path=/; expires=" + cookieDate.toUTCString() + ";"
+    
   $("#cookies-agree-button").click(function() {
     //create a cookie that lasts 1 year
     var cookieDate = new Date();