Stress, life, classes—it can add up. The good news: CMC offers counseling and advising for all students.
Every student faces academic questions:
- Which classes should I take this term?
- Math does me in. What kind of help can I get?
- Will what I’m taking transfer?
So, you can work with a counselor to plan and achieve your goals.
We have help, too, for those life and stress questions. Just raise your hand.
How CMC Students Achieve More: With Help from Day 1
Almost every CMC student works with an achievement counselor. You will, too, if you are working toward:
- An associate degree
- Transferring to a four-year
- A certificate of achievement
- A certificate of proficiency
Everyone at CMC has one goal: to make sure you succeed, and the Student Equity & Achievement Program is one way CMC makes sure of that. You’ll get help to pass your classes, earn your degree or certificate, and get ready to transfer to a 4-year school or start your career, and all before Day 1.
All Copper Mountain students may access SEA and reap all the benefits it provides before you even start by working on your:
Admission Application Student Orientation - Course Placement
- Creation of the First Year Plan with a Counselor
The help doesn’t stop there, though. If you find yourself struggling over the semester and need some extra help, CMC won’t just stand by. You’ll find help and information for:
- Comprehensive Student Education Plan (SEP)
- Academic counseling
- Follow-up services for students at-risk of academic dismissal
You have all of CMC in your back pocket ready to help you as part of the SEA Program. If you have any questions, contact your counselor and they’ll go over any questions you may have.
Student Success
- Your First-Year Plan
After completing orientation, your next step is to create a first-year plan (FYP) with a counselor. At your FYP appointment, you’ll talk about math and English placement and plan your first two semesters at CMC.
To schedule a counseling appointment, email or call the Admissions & Records office at the main campus. If you’re a Veteran or Military-Connected Students email or call the appropriate office.
Military Connected Student:
760.830.6133 Veteran Students:
760.366.3791 All Other Students:
760.366.3791 - Toward Year 2: A More Comprehensive Plan
Before your second semester at CMC, you and your counselor are going to work together to create a comprehensive student education plan (SEP). Your SEP shows the courses and activities needed to earn your degree or certificate and set you on your way to your new career.
Develop your SEP during your first semester at Copper Mountain College and then update it throughout your enrollment in college.
Without an SEP, you run the risk of taking unnecessary courses, wasting time and money.
For a counselor to assist you in developing a plan, they will need to know the following:
- Your major/career goal
- If you’re planning to transfer and the university/ies you are planning to transfer to
It’s best to meet with your counselor at least once a semester to make sure everything is ok and to let them know if you need some help.
To schedule a counseling appointment, email or call the Admissions & Records office at the main campus. If you’re a Veteran or Military-Connected Students email or call the appropriate office.
Military Connected Student:
760.830.6133 Veteran Students:
760.366.3791 All Other Students:
760.366.3791 - What Happens If I Mess Up?
It’s important to stay in good
academic standing, but things happen. If you have less than a 2.0 GPA and aren’t completing 50% of your courses, you are considered “at risk.” As scary as this sounds, it means that we recognize you need extra help to get back on track, whether your setback came from difficult classes or personal hardship.
Being at-risk isn’t the end of the world; it’s the start of you making progress in this chapter. At CMC, you have every resource available to you to help you through any difficulties.
Contact your counselor and let them know what’s going on and they’ll know what to do next. They can only help if you tell them, so talk now.
If you any questions or need more information,
read about services to help you bounce back. And don’t worry, we’ll help you every step of the way.
Counseling
- Mental Health Counseling
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stressed, or are suffering from any form of mental illness, you should know that you have support. At Copper Mountain College, you have free, unlimited access to doctors and therapists.
It’s easy to get started:
- Register at the Virtual Care Group
- Enter your name
- Enter your student ID
- Enter your student email
- Schedule your free telehealth session
We take mental health very seriously, and we want you to do well. You don’t have to do this alone.
- Academic Counseling
Students are encouraged to meet with a counselor each semester. To schedule an appointment with a counselor, contact Admissions & Records: call 760.366.3791 or 760.366.5201 ext. 5961 or admissions&records@cmccd.edu.
Military students at Twentynine Palms or student veterans should schedule counseling appointments through the Military Base Office or Veterans Services:
- Military Base Office: 760.830.6133 or 760.366.5201 ext. 4368 or 5102; basedepartment@cmccd.edu
- Veterans Services: 760.366.3791 or 760.366.5201 ext. 5823 or 5803; cmcvets@cmccd.edu
Counselors are available for assistance in:
- Making career choices
- Choosing majors
- Time, stress, and anxiety management
- Developing social and interpersonal skills
- Self-understanding and solving personal problems that affect your educational progress
We emphasize helping you in your growth and accepting responsibility for your decisions and actions. Counseling services are a fundamental part of the SEA program and the total educational process here. We recognize that you are unique, so our counselors respect your individuality, encourage your personal development, and foster a climate in which you can be successful.