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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!

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

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Wildland Fire Academy

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

Learn more about CMC’s Wildland Fire Academy

CMC’s Nursing Program

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

Learn about CMC’s Health Sciences program

Life at Copper Mountain

We have a passion for the success of every individual student, and that includes all of the enriching ways you can engage in our energetic student life.

Join the Club

ASL, gaming—even the paranormal! Whatever your interests, we have the student organization for you.

Flex Your Creativity

Express yourself through drawings, paintings, graphic design, sculpture, photography and more.

Welcome, Veterans

Veterans benefit from priority registration as well as our social club for vets and active-duty members.

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Affordable Education

You can afford college. Let us show you how.

Explore Financial Aid

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

Hugging the Cactus 2024

Hugging the Cactus 2024 – A Conference on Trauma Informed Education & Ethics in an Era of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. Everyone is welcome at CMC’s Hugging the Cactus conference. Whether you’re a student, teacher, or just curious, there’s something for you. Attend a session, or stay all day, 8:30 a.m. – 8:30 p.m. See the event page for full details and to register!

Howlin’ at the Mountain Literary Night

The Greenleaf Library on the Copper Mountain College campus in Joshua Tree, is hosting Howlin’ at the Mountain Literary Night, featuring authors Mike Vail, Renee Gurley and John Sierpinski, along with CMC student writers and poets for a night of literary readings of original works, from 6 to 7:30 p.m, Friday, April 19. Admission is free.