What Fairway Is
Founded as a men’s Christian cooperative house in 1957 by a group of ten visionary students, Fairway currently located on the corner of Stadium and David Ross Rd. at the top of slayter Hill. Since our founding nearly 50 years ago, Fairway has moved three times while remaining committed to the same Christian principles on which the house was originally built. Our purpose is to provide economic living quarters in a Christian atmosphere for men of Purdue University, but we offer so much more.
Fairway is a member of the Purdue Cooperative Council, the governing body for the cooperative system of houses that is unique to Purdue University. Consisting of twelve houses, the cooperative system offers intersystem activities such as philanthropies, dances, parties, and intramural sports leagues. The system also participates in such campus social activities as Homecoming and Grand Prix.
Most importantly, we are a brotherhood. Each brother is encouraged to strive to serve the Lord and develop a personal relationship with His son, Jesus Christ. This commonality adds a special dimension to the relationships that are built at Fairway. We come as Christian brothers united through Christ; and as Fairway Brothers, we leave with a bond that will truly last an eternity.
What We Have
Fairway is committed to academics. In the house there are 17 study rooms that hold 3 to 4 men. In these rooms, we are able to work and have our personal space. With the large, diverse group of majors that makes up the house, there is nearly always opportunity for studying partners and academic advice.
Need a break from studying? Fairway is always quick to answer. Our sand volleyball court is used almost daily when the weather is warm, and our basketball court is a great place to unwind after a day of classes. Our large living and dining rooms allow us to host campus-wide parties throughout the semester. In the evenings, if we’re not having a social with one of the women’s houses, then we are probably out playing intramural sports.
Fairway takes great pride in our athletics. We participate in intramural sports with the other men’s cooperative houses in a large range of sports from flag football and basketball to wallyball and ping-pong. We regularly bring home championships in basketball, soccer, flag football, softball, and volleyball from year to year. The house may also be found taking the field for any number of philanthropic events as the cooperative and Greek systems alike often hold athletic philanthropy events in which Fairway participates. Of course, when no organized games or leagues are playing, there’s always time for pickup games among those in the house who just can’t get enough.
How We Work
How can we maintain such a high standard of living, large range of activities, and unique brotherhood of men at such a low cost without outside help? The secret of Fairway and the nature of a cooperative house is in their structure. We are a group of students working together for mutual benefit. Our house does not hire staff or outside help. We are self-sufficient and build on the advantages that our numbers offer.
Our house bills remain lower than other campus housing costs through cooperative living. We are able to buy food and house supplies in bulk. We also spread our general house duties among the entire house. With a few hours of work a week from each member, the house is able to offer three meals a day, a clean home, and endless activities for the entire brotherhood. The tasks are tailored to your class schedule and are easily taken care of during the week. The duties are similar, if not less, than what your parents may have expected from you!
From house president to philanthropy chair to social chair, Fairway provides ample opportunity for leadership and involvement in the cooperative system and the campus. Leadership positions in the house are excellent for resumes and post-graduation preparation. It is through our leadership that we are able to coordinate all of the house’s activities, tasks, and system and campus involvement.
"When I first moved into Fairway, I didn't know any of the actives or my pledge brothers or what to expect. Initially, I considered Fairway just somewhere to live. However, within the first day or so I realized that it was going to be so much more. The day I moved in, I met those who were going to become my best friends, those that I now feel privileged to call my brothers. 
"After living in the dorms my first year, I looked for an opportunity to grow and joined Fairway. I worked hard and had a blast through pledgeship and bonded with my brothers. The more I grew, the more I realized my brothers struggled with the same things that I did, as I found others willing to challenge me.
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