Fairhaven Complex

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South Campus residents enjoy living away from the center of campus, yet still close enough to walk to their classes. The Fairhaven Commons is nearby, so residents never have to walk far for a meal.

South Campus Residences:
Birnam Wood
Buchanan Towers
Buchanan Towers East
Fairhaven

Located at the foot of the Sehome arboretum, Fairhaven offers students both scenic living conditions and the convenience of being close to campus. The complex is comprised of twelve residential buildings (stacks) centered on a courtyard with a pond. Fairhaven houses residents in suites of single and double rooms that share a common bathroom, with a variety of housing options from two-bedroom suites to the larger five-bedroom suites. Some suites even have a connected balcony for residents to use. Each stack faces a courtyard area, where students can relax, study by the pond, play Frisbee or enjoy a sunny day with friends. Ten out of twelve stacks have a lounge on the first floor with an adjacent TV lounge; some stack lounges also have kitchens for resident use.

The Commons Building, also situated on the central courtyard, houses a game room with pool and foosball tables and a 24-hour computer lab as well as the Haven, a convenience store serving snack foods, fresh sandwiches and coffee. The Dining Commons is located on the second floor.

Activities

Fairhaven has an active Hall Council that puts on many activities for residents in the hall throughout the year. The most notable event is EndFair, a huge musical festival and concert put on at the end of each year. But on any given night, residents are likely to find things going on - from study groups to dances, movies to Frisbee games. One of the largest programming initiatives that BT takes part in is South Campus Glory. Residents from Fairhaven, the BT Community and Birnam Wood gather to represent their respective halls in a variety of social events such as dances, movie nights and ice cream socials, and friendly competitions with the goal of developing pride for the South Campus community.

Elective Living Environments

ALCOHOL-FREE: Stacks seven and eight of Fairhaven Complex are designated as alcohol-free, for students who make a commitment to refrain from using or supporting the use of alcohol while in residence. This type of environment gives students an opportunity to live with others who have made a similar commitment.

Themed Communities

FAIRHAVEN COLLEGE: Stack 11 offers students from Fairhaven College a living-learning experience with the opportunity to gain a sense of community and make connections with other students concerned about the environment, education, community service and social justice.

VIKING LAUNCH: An early start seminar program that brings students to campus early to prepare for a successful Western Experience. The cluster is spread throughout Fairhaven Complex in stacks 3, 5, 7, 9, 10, and 12.

General Information

CAMPUS REGION	South Campus
HALL WEBSITE	https://housing.wwu.edu/apps/halls/fairhaven/
MAILING ADDRESS	Resident's Name Room# Fairhaven Complex 516 High Street Bellingham, WA 98225
FRONT DESK	Commons Building
HALL TYPE	Suite Style
CO-ED TYPE	By Suite
ROOM CAPACITY	Single, Double
BUILDING CAPACITY	650 Residents
FLOORS or STACKS	12 Stacks, 4 floors each
YEAR ESTABLISHED	1970
ACCESSIBILITY	Elevator in stacks 11/12, visual alarms in some rooms
BREAK PERIODS	Closed during winter and spring breaks
STAFF	Resident Director, Grad Assistant Resident Director, 12 Resident Advisors

Typical Student Room

FURNISHINGS	Bunking/lofting beds, desks, and wardrobes
SUITE DIMENSIONS	Average two room suite: approx. 420 sq. ft. Average three room suite: approx. 600 sq. ft. Average five room suite: approx. 1080 sq. ft.
ROOM DIMENSIONS	Average double room: approx. 147 sq. ft.
FLOORING	Carpet or vinyl tile
LIGHTING	Desk and ceiling lights

Lounges and Common Areas

• Main Lounge, game room and computer lab on first level of Fairhaven Commons
• Stack Lounges; one in most stacks
• Game Room
• The Haven Market & Lounge

Building Floor Plans

• Stack 1, Floor 1 (Print)
• Stack 1, Floor 2 (Print)
• Stack 1, Floor 3 (Print)
• Stack 1, Floor 4 (Print)
• Stack 2 and 3, Floor 1 (Print)
• Stack 2 and 3, Floor 2 (Print)
• Stack 2 and 3, Floor 3 (Print)
• Stack 2 and 3, Floor 4 (Print)
• Stack 4, Floor 1 (Print)
• Stack 4, Floor 2 (Print)
• Stack 4, Floor 3 (Print)
• Stack 4, Floor 4 (Print)
• Stack 5, Floor 1 (Print)
• Stack 5, Floor 2 (Print)
• Stack 5, Floor 3 (Print)
• Stack 5, Floor 4 (Print)
• Stack 6 and 7, Floor 1 (Print)
• Stack 6 and 7, Floor 2 (Print)
• Stack 6 and 7, Floor 3 (Print)
• Stack 6 and 7, Floor 4 (Print)
• Stack 8, Floor 1 (Print)
• Stack 8, Floor 2 (Print)
• Stack 8, Floor 3 (Print)
• Stack 8, Floor 4 (Print)
• Stack 9 and 10, Floor 1 (Print)
• Stack 9 and 10, Floor 2 (Print)
• Stack 9 and 10, Floor 3 (Print)
• Stack 9 and 10, Floor 4 (Print)
• Stack 11 and 12, Floor 1 (Print)
• Stack 11 and 12, Floor 2 (Print)
• Stack 11 and 12, Floor 3 (Print)
• Stack 11 and 12, Floor 4 (Print)