Transylvania uses a modified calendar called a “4-4-1 system.” Under this calendar the academic year is divided into three parts: two regular terms of 14 weeks (fall and winter) and a one-month term in May. During a regular term, students normally take four courses. During May term, students normally take one course.
| Fall 2008 | ||
| August 30 | Saturday | New students arrive on campus |
| August 30 - September 1 | Saturday – Monday | Orientation for new students |
| September 2 | Tuesday | Classes begin |
| October 10 | Friday | Midterm Progress Reports Due |
| October 13-14 | Monday – Tuesday | Fall Break |
| November 12 - 21 | Wednesday – Friday | Registration for Winter & May 2009 Terms |
| November 27 - 28 | Thursday – Friday | Thanksgiving Holidays |
| December 5 | Friday | Last day of regular classes |
| December 8 | Monday | Reading Day |
| December 9 - 12 | Tuesday – Friday | Final Exams |
| Winter 2009 | ||
| January 5 | Monday | Classes begin |
| January 19 | Monday | Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday |
| February 13 | Friday | Midterm Progress Reports Due |
| March 9 - 13 | Monday - Friday | Spring Break |
| March 30 - April 3 | Monday - Friday | Registration for Fall term 2009 |
| April 10 | Friday | Last day of regular classes |
| April 13 | Monday | Reading Day |
| April 14 - 17 | Tuesday – Friday | Final Exams |
| May 2009 | ||
| April 22 | Wednesday | Classes begin |
| May 19 | Tuesday | Classes end |
| May 23 | Saturday | Commencement |
| 2009 Summer Session | ||
| June 8 | Monday | Classes begin |
| July 10 | Friday | Classes end |
