Congratulations to the Class of 2026!
Graduation is a significant milestone that marks the many years of hard work, dedication and personal growth. The Felician Community is honored and proud to celebrate this momentous occasion with its graduates, families, friends and loved ones.
Welcome Address From the President
Good morning graduates, families, faculty, trustees, honored guests, and members of the Felician community.
Today we celebrate more than a degree–we celebrate your transformation. This moment reflects years of hard work, sacrifice, and the dreams of those who believed in you.
Whether you are first-generation or continuing a family tradition, you are pioneers–dreamers turned doers, proof that faith and determination can shape destiny.
At Felician, we do more than educate, we form hearts, instill purpose, and prepare you to serve. Rooted in our Catholic mission and Blessed Mary Angela’s call: “Where there is need, we must go”, you have been shaped to lead with meaning.
You graduate into a world marked by both challenge and possibility–conflict in many regions, and rapid advances in artificial intelligence that are reshaping how we live and work. In such a time, the world does not just need knowledge, it needs leaders with wisdom, integrity, and compassion.
As Pope Leo reminds us, we are called to be bold in mercy, strong in truth, and tireless in hope. In a world of uncertainty, your greatest strength will be not just what you know, but who you are: people who listen, who act with integrity, and who ensure that innovation never outpaces humanity.
These values are the heart of Felician. Here, they were not just taught, they were lived. You were supported, challenged, and believed in. That is what makes this community your lifelong home.
As you go forward, carry this with you: you were formed not only as graduates, but as leaders, healers, and peacemakers.
The world now needs your:
· Competence — to navigate complexity.
· Character — to stand for what is right.
· Compassion — to lead with humanity.
Class of 2026, you are ready, not because the world is easy, but because you are prepared.
And remember, Felician needs you, too! One day, we will look to you to return, to guide, to mentor, and to inspire those who will follow in your footsteps. As Golden Falcons, you remain part of this community always. Together, we must steward this flock with gratitude, ensuring that its spirit, its mission, and its promise endure for generations to come.
We are proud of you.
Congratulations, and may God bless your journey.
Mildred Mihlon, PhD
President, Felician University
Baccalaureate Mass
The Baccalaureate Mass will be on Friday, May 15 at 4:00pm in the Breslin Performing Arts Center (Breslin PAC) in Obal Hall on the Lodi campus. The champagne toast for graduates and reception will immediately follow.
The 62nd Annual Commencement Ceremony
The 2026 annual commencement ceremony will take place on Thursday, May 21 at The Rink at American Dream in East Rutherford, NJ.
Check-in time for graduates: 7:30 am – 8:30 am (Do NOT be late!!)
Check-in location: Nickelodeon Theme Park (there will be signage directing you to the designated area)
Guests must be seated by 8:45 am
Ceremony start time: 9:30 am
Important Things to Remember:
- NO balloons
- NO food or drink is permitted on The Rink
- Sensible shoes are HIGHLY recommended
- Graduates can NOT leave any personal belongings in the check-in area
For more information, please contact commencement@felician.edu.
Commencement FAQ’s
Baccalaureate Mass will be on Friday, May 15 at 4pm in the Breslin Performing Arts Center (Breslin PAC) in Obal Hall on the Lodi campus. It is open to all families, friends and graduates. Graduates should wear their caps and gowns. A special toast and reception will immediately follow.
All graduates are allowed to reserve 2 tickets via the Campus Groups platform. Please make sure you have the Campus Groups app downloaded on your IOS or Android device. Once tickets are made available, the event will appear on the app and you will receive an e-mail notification.
Children age 4 and under do not need a ticket. Children 5 and above need a ticket.
Parking at American Dream Mall is TBD. Lots A & C are recommended. Please follow the signage around American Dream.
Yes, the commencement ceremony will be live streamed on the day of. This can be accessed at www.felican.edu/live. The ceremony is also being recorded and iwll be uploaded to Youtube shortly after the ceremony ends.
Please visit the the university bookstore on the Lodi campus online or in person to purchase a cap and gown.
To book your session with our photographer, use the link below and reserve a time slot. There is a fee of $50. For more information about the photography services and packages for senior portraits and business headshots, please e-mail the photographer directly at info@boraimages.com
No. A university photographer will be at the commencement ceremony and will take pictures of each graduate as they cross the stage.
All senior programming can be found on the Campus Groups app or in your e-mail from the Center for Student Development and Engagement or the Office of the Registrar.