Welcome to the educational and cultural center of the Morongo Basin. Through cooperative efforts with our vibrant community, we provide innovative curricula, preparing you to achieve your wildest dreams.

Welcome to CMC!

Find Your Path

Wherever you stand today, wherever you aim to go, we can help you get there.

Not sure where to begin?

We’ll talk you through the options.

Know what you want to study?

See our college and career programs.

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Learn how to apply to Copper Mountain, how to register for classes, and how to find financial aid.

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We’re here for your success

Wildland Fire Academy

Set your career on fire with CMC’s Wildland Fire Academy!

CMC’s Nursing Program

Build a meaningful career for yourself with one of CMC’s Nursing programs.

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Affordable Education

You can afford college. Let us show you how.

85%of CMC students get financial aid. Grants, loans, and scholarships can make the difference.

76%of CMC students graduate debt-free. Talk with our team to learn what’s possible for you.

Happening at Copper Mountain

Mojave Month – September 14-October 13

Mojave Month is a monthlong celebration of  our desert home, with a variety of events for the public to enjoy, from live music to film screenings, California’s Poet Laureate to historical presentations.

Be a Booster!

The CMC Athletic Booster Club is renewing sponsors for banners in the Bell Center Gym as well as the Athletic Media Guides.  You can become a 24-25 member of the CMC Athletic Booster Club for $35.  For business sponsorships, please contact the CMC Foundation.

Sponsors/Boosters can pay online.

President’s Circle and Reception

The community is invited to the President’s Circle and reception for the Paul & Jane Smith Desert Studies Collection donation to CMC’s Greenleaf Library.  This is an opportunity for the community to meet CMC’s president, as well as faculty, administration and staff of the college, while enjoying a screening of The Real Desert (Southwest Stories) television episode filmed at the 29 Palms Inn, including interviews with Jane Smith, Pat Flanagan, and Vickie Waite.  The event is in the Greenleaf Library in the 300 Quad of the CMC campus, and is free.

Film Screening and Musical Presentation: Tommy Paul – Portrait of an Artist

A touching film portrayal of musician and former Beatnik Café owner, Tommy Paul, featuring live music and Q&A with Jay Paul, Tommy’s brother and live music from hi-desert musicians who knew Tommy Paul – singer/songwriter Shawn Mafia, and Bradley Trafton.  A special evening to commemorate the role of the Beatnik Café and the musicians and artists who were central to the cultural life of the hi-desert in the first part of the 21st century.
The event is in the Bell Center Community Room and is free.

SS CMC outreach event

November 7 @ 1:00 pm

STEM Power Plays: Career Panel

November 8 @ 12:00 pm

Make & Take Wreath Class

November 12 @ 6:00 pm

We’re Committed to Your Success

Help with academic and personal challenges is here when you need it.

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Help Us Help Students

Private support funds scholarships, facilities, faculty, and more.

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Community Connections

Copper Mountain programs, events, and partnerships serve the entire Morongo Basin.