Assessment Testing

Placement Tests

The College placement exam is the College Board Tests Computerized Placement Tests (CPTs) Accuplacer. Students are required to complete the placement exam to enroll in reading, English and mathematics. The tests are not timed and the results, with course placement recommendations, are immediately made available.

Course Placements

The Reading sequence of courses is Basic Reading RDG 50 and Analytical Reading RDG 51. The writing sequence of courses is Basic Writing Skills ENG 50; Intro to Expository Writing ENG 51; Freshman Composition ENG 3A; and Composition & Literature ENG 1B.

The mathematics sequence is College Arithmetic MATH 57; Elementary Algebra MATH 50; Intermediate Algebra Math 40 and a College level math, College Algebra MATH 10 or other choices dependent upon the student's major.

The Assessment Test Results form provides students with a guideline of what the test scores mean.

Assessment Practice tests now available online: www.testprepreview.com

- Reduce Test Anxiety
- Improve Math & English skills
- Increase Assessment Scores
- Test Out of Foundational Classes

Higher Assessment Scores means less “foundational” classes! Computers available in the Student Success Center to practice.

Call Admissions & Records at 866-366-3791, ext. 4232 to make an appointment to take the assessment test.

Contact Information

Admissions & Records
Copper Mountain College
6162 Rotary Way
P.O. Box 1398
Joshua Tree, CA 92252

(760) 366-3791, ext. 4232
(760) 366-5257 fax

For general inquiries, please email Lynda Burns:  lburns@cmccd.edu

Office Location
Student Services is located in Phase III, next to Bruce's Coyote Kitchen.

Hours of Operation
Monday - Thursday  8:15am to 6:00pm
Fridays                       8:15am to 3:00pm

We are closed on all legal and college holidays.  (09-10 CMC Holiday Schedule)