Community, Friends, & Alumni Guide

Welcome friends and family to Copper Mountain College. You are our community. CMC is the people’s college, growing out of local support to develop a place for higher education in the Morongo Basin.

Whether you are looking to take a class, are curious about the tortoises, or want to develop new career skills, your place is at Copper Mountain College.

About the College

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History

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Mission Statement

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Foundation

Keep Learning

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Community Education

2023 CMC graduates turning their tassels on their caps

GED/High School

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English as a 2nd Language

The Area

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Desert Studies

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Tortoise Awareness

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Maps & Directions

Career and Resources

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Academic Programs

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Consumer Information

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Job Opportunities