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Commencement ceremonies are held in May and December at the end of the Spring and Fall semesters to commemorate each graduating class taking their place in a long procession of Chanticleer alums. Commencement serves not only as a tribute to the enduring vibrancy of Teal Nation but also as a powerful symbol of our global, lifelong connections as Chanticleers.
![A student Holding up diploma at fall 2023 commencement A student Holding up diploma at fall 2023 commencement](/media/2024siteassets/contentassets/images/presidentialevents/commencement600x40032/FallCommencementfeature-min.jpg)