Palmer Commons

Also known as: PALM, Palmer

Palmer Commons is a student life building at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan. It is located at 100 WASHTENAW AVE, Ann Arbor, MI 48109, on the University of Michigan's Central campus. The building has 6 floors. The building code is PALM, used in class schedules and room assignments. The building features elevator access, ramp access. It houses Boardroom 1, Boardroom 2, Boardroom 3, Boardroom 4 and 21 more. Visit the official website for current hours and information. From the Diag, Palmer Commons is approximately 7 minutes walking northeast.

Classification: Teach, Research, Support. 4 classrooms.

Official website: Palmer Commons

Building Details

History

• Year Built: 2003 (Source: Bentley Historical Library)
• Architect: SmithGroup / Venturi, Scott Brown
• Style: Postmodern
• Named for: Located on Palmer Drive
• Notable: 99,000 sq ft; intersection of Central and Medical campuses
• Primary use: Conference center, dining, offices

Accessibility

• Elevator: From the South entrance, turn left, through the door, elevator is on the right.
• Ramp Access: South entrance, across from the Undergrad Science Building.

Departments & Services

• Boardroom 1
• Boardroom 2
• Boardroom 3
• Boardroom 4
• Boardroom 5
• Forum Hall
• Great Lakes Rooms
• Plaza Room
• Classroom 14
• Atrium 4
• Atrium 5
• Atrium 6
• Great Lakes South
• Great Lakes Central
• Great Lakes North
• Great Lakes North Central
• Great Lakes South Central
• Windows Lounge
• Palmer Commons Administration
• Center For Research On Learning And Teaching
• Department Of Public Safety 2
• Center For Computational Medicine And Biology
• Training Program In Clinical Research
• Information Desk
• Glass House Cafe

Classrooms

Palmer Commons has 1 classroom used for scheduled classes.

• Room 2062: Classroom, 44 seats. Equipment: Tables, Ethernet, Wheelchair-accessible instructor station, Instructor computer, Chalkboard, Whiteboard, Lecture capture, Digital projector, Moveable tables.

Nearby Buildings

• Central Power Plant 184 ft (56 m)
• Palmer Field 296 ft (90 m)
• Taubman Biomedical Science Research Building 356 ft (108 m)
• Plant Operations 374 ft (114 m)
• Life Sciences Institute 451 ft (138 m)

Other Student Life Buildings

• Burnham House
• Argus I Building
• Hill Auditorium
• Lurie Ann & Robert H. Tower
• Ginsberg Center

Find more places to study: Study Spots

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Palmer Commons located?

Palmer Commons is located at 100 WASHTENAW AVE on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor, Michigan. Its coordinates are 42.280806269230766, -83.73387963076924.

Is Palmer Commons wheelchair accessible?

Yes. Elevator access: From the South entrance, turn left, through the door, elevator is on the right.. Ramp access: South entrance, across from the Undergrad Science Building..

What departments or services are in Palmer Commons?

Palmer Commons houses Boardroom 1, Boardroom 2, Boardroom 3, Boardroom 4, Boardroom 5, Forum Hall, Great Lakes Rooms, Plaza Room, Classroom 14, Atrium 4, Atrium 5, Atrium 6, Great Lakes South, Great Lakes Central, Great Lakes North, and 10 more departments.

How many floors does Palmer Commons have?

Palmer Commons has 6 floors.

How do I find Palmer Commons on the University of Michigan campus?

Palmer Commons is located on Central Campus at 100 WASHTENAW AVE. From the Diag, it is approximately 7 minutes walking northeast.

Data sourced from University of Michigan and OpenStreetMap. Data last updated April 15, 2026.
Source: mguide.app/building/palmer-commons