Student standing and talking with one another

Petersen Hall

Traditional Residence Hall

West neighborhood

501 students live here

Opened in 2015

Petersen Residence Hall is home to 501 residents and is located on the west side of campus.

Petersen hall hosts neighborhood learning commons and lounge/study spaces. For dining options, this hall contains our new retail location, Yella's at Black's Gold Grill, and the closest market place to use your meal swipes is Hillcrest Market Place.

Who lives here?

Co-ed
Honors students
First-year students
Returning students
Transfer students

Student sitting a couch and reading a book

Students playing a board game and eating popcorn

Students walking down a stairwell and talking

Physical address

304 Grand Avenue
Iowa City, IA 52242
319-353-4382

Mailing address

[Your name]
100 Petersen Hall, Room #
University of Iowa
Iowa City, IA 52242

Front desk

7 a.m.-2 a.m. / 7 days a week

Dining menu

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Place a work order

Learn how to place a maintenance request.

Getting around

There are several ways to get around campus, the Iowa City area and even get out of town. University of Iowa Parking and Transportation provides more information about Cambus, parking, bikes, ridesharing, safe rides and more.

Walk to IMU: 10 minutes
Walk to Kinnick Stadium: 7 minutes
Walk to downtown: 15 minutes
Cambus: Blue, Red and Interdorm arrive every 10-12 minutes during business hours

Bus stops

Rienow Hall (2080)

Slater Hall (2081)

Furnishings

Carpeted floors
Closet
Desk and chair
Drawer space
Extra long twin bed (36 inches x 80 inches)
Ethernet internet jack (cord not provided)
Pre-lofted beds
Recycling containers
Window curtains

Amenities

Rates

2025–26 rates

Single (Catlett/Petersen)
Per semester - $6,081.50

Double (Catlett/Petersen)
Per semester - $4,825.50

Triple (Catlett/Petersen)
Per Semester - $4,164.00

Floor plans and 3D view

Single

One room is occupied by one resident. A common pod-style bathroom is shared by approximately 15 rooms. The contract length is fall/spring. This is a typical single room. Please note, room layout and size may vary.

Double

One room is occupied by two residents. A common pod-style bathroom is shared by approximately 15 rooms. The contract length is fall/spring. This is a typical double room. Please note, room layout and size may vary.

Triple

One bedroom is occupied by three residents. A common bathroom is shared by approximately 15 rooms. The contract length is fall/spring. This is a typical triple room. Please note, room layout and size may vary.

Restroom types

This hall has single-user restroom types.

Single-user

A single-user restroom is a restroom that is designed for one person at a time. As you enter the restroom, you will see a sink, a toilet and a shower for your use, all behind a locking door. Single-user restrooms are open to residents of any gender.