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AP® Exam Schedule, Calendar, and Test Dates – 2027

Q: Is it possible to take an AP exam at a later date if you don’t feel ready?

No , simply feeling unprepared or lacking preparation is not a valid reason for taking the AP exam at a later date. The College Board allows late testing only under specific, pre-approved circumstances. These include: School-related conflicts (e.g., two exams scheduled at the same time, academic competitions, or national/international athletic events) Personal or family emergencies (e.g., serious illness, injury, death in the family, or natural disasters) Other valid circumstances (e.g., religious holidays, military obligations, or graduation conflicts) If you do meet an approved condition, your school’s AP Coordinator must request late testing on your behalf. Documentation may be required.

Keeping track of all your high school exams and Advanced Placement® (AP) exam schedules simultaneously can be challenging.

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Look no further! Use this 2027 AP® exam calendar to find official AP exam dates, AP test dates, late testing information, and important deadlines so you can plan your study schedule with confidence.

When is the 2027 AP Exam Schedule?

The AP exam schedule follows a 2-week testing window each May. If you wish to take the exam in 2027, you need to register before November 13, 2026, to avoid late fees.

If you are a homeschooled student or an independent learner who is not enrolled in an AP-participating school, you may still be searching for a school willing to administer the exam for you. In such cases, your search can continue after November 13. Some schools may add you to their exam order even after the deadline and may request a waiver for the late order fee at their discretion.

2027 AP Exam Dates and Calendar

Starting in 2027, all AP Exams are digital. Most will be delivered as either fully digital or hybrid digital exams through Bluebook. Some AP subjects still only have portfolio assessments that are submitted through the AP Digital Portfolio, and don’t have an end-of-course exam in BluebookTM digital testing platform.¹

Beginning with the 2027 AP Exam administration, start times for AP Exams administered in some locations have changed to prevent the disclosure of secure exam content across time zones. For most schools, including all schools in the lower 48 United States, Hawaii, and Washington, D.C., exams still begin at 8 a.m. local time and 12 p.m. local time.²

These AP exam dates are crucial for planning your prep strategy, especially for hybrid exams requiring digital and written skills. The 2027 AP exam calendar below lists all official morning and afternoon AP test dates announced by the College Board.

Week 1 (May 3–7)

Date	Session One Exams (local time)	Session Two Exams (local time)
May 3, 2027 (Monday)	Human Geography Physics C: Mechanics	Biology Italian Language and Culture
May 4, 2027 (Tuesday)	Business with Personal Finance United States Government and Politics	European History Microeconomics
May 5, 2027 (Wednesday)	Cybersecurity English Literature and Composition	Physics 1: Algebra-Based Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
May 6, 2027 (Thursday)	French Language and Culture Physics 2: Algebra-Based World History: Modern	African American Studies Chemistry
May 7, 2027 (Friday)	German Language and Culture United States History	Macroeconomics Networking (2026-27 pilot schools only)

Week 2 (May 10-14)

Date	Session One Exams (local time)	Session Two Exams (local time)
May 10, 2027 (Monday)	Calculus AB Calculus BC	Music Theory Seminar
May 11, 2027 (Tuesday)	Japanese Language and Culture Precalculus	Statistics
May 12, 2027 (Wednesday)	English Language and Composition	Art History Computer Science A
May 13, 2027 (Thursday)	Spanish Language and Culture	Chinese Language and Culture Environmental Science
May 14, 2027 (Friday)	Comparative Government and Politics Computer Science Principles Spanish Literature and Culture	Latin Psychology

Note:

Students who qualify for alternate testing should review the official AP late testing dates below and work with their AP coordinator to confirm eligibility. Be sure to contact them in a timely manner if you encounter an unavoidable emergency on exam day.
By April 30, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET), the following deadlines apply:

AP Seminar and AP Research students must submit their performance tasks as final.
AP Computer Science Principles students must submit their Create performance task as final.

2027 AP Late Testing Dates

In certain situations, students may need to take their AP exams later. To ensure the security of the exams, alternative versions are provided for late testing. Students who require late testing at a school must complete these alternate exams on the designated late-testing dates³ and times.

Note that the AP scores for both standard and late testing dates are released simultaneously. Below is the AP exam schedule for late testing.

Late Testing Dates	Session One Exams (local time)	Session Two Exams (local time)
May 17, 2027 (Monday)	English Literature and Composition European History Networking (2026-27 pilot schools only)	Business with Personal Finance French Language and Culture Human Geography
May 18, 2027 (Tuesday)	Art History Italian Language and Culture Seminar United States Government and Politics	Cybersecurity Japanese Language and Culture United States History World History: Modern
May 19, 2027 (Wednesday)	African American Studies Biology Microeconomics Music Theory Physics 1: Algebra-Based	Spanish Language and Culture Spanish Literature and Culture
May 20, 2027 (Thursday)	Chemistry Computer Science A Environmental Science Latin Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism Precalculus	Calculus AB Calculus BC Comparative Government and Politics German Language and Culture Physics C: Mechanics
May 21, 2027 (Friday)	Chinese Language and Culture English Language and Composition Macroeconomics Psychology Statistics	Computer Science Principles Physics 2: Algebra-Based

AP Portfolio Deadlines

There are separate deadlines for AP exams that are scored based on digital portfolio submissions. The following are the dates for AP Art and Design, AP Research, AP Seminar, and AP Computer Science Principles.

AP Art and Design, 2-D Art and Design, and Drawing:

Teachers or AP coordinators will set their own deadlines for submitting your portfolio. Once submitted, your teacher will forward it to the AP coordinator, who will then send it to the AP Program by the first week of May. The final submission deadline for 2027 is 11:59 p.m. ET Friday, May 7.

AP Seminar, AP Research, and AP Computer Science Principles:

The deadline to submit performance tasks and presentations for AP Seminar and AP Research, as well as the Create performance task for AP Computer Science Principles, is 11:59 p.m. ET April 30, 2027.

2027 AP Testing Centers

Selecting your AP testing center is crucial. Unless you are taking the test at your high school, choose one close to your home. This will be a buffer if you encounter transportation issues on test day.

If you are taking the test in the United States or similar territories, your high school most likely administers the exam. If you are homeschooled, you can contact AP Services at 888-225-5427 or email using an online form to connect with your AP coordinator and choose your AP testing center.

TIP: Try to reach your testing center at least 30 minutes before the start of your exam to avoid last-minute struggles. Reaching the testing center early will also help the test administrators at your test center arrange and finalize your AP exam accommodations, if applicable. There are specific rules and regulations set up by College Board® to ensure a smooth testing experience for all students. You can find detailed info on our AP exam policies and accommodations page if you need to request special accommodations or want to learn more about the dos and don’ts at your AP test center.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

When are AP exam dates announced?

AP exams are offered once a year, over a 2-week period in early May. Specific AP exam dates vary each year and are announced well in advance.

Can you change your AP exam date?

Students can’t request a new exam date on their own. Schools may assist qualifying students with setting up a late exam on the official alternate exam date set by the College Board. Check with your AP coordinator if your school assists with date changes.

What happens if you miss the AP exam?

If you fail to take the AP exam on the scheduled date, you can talk to your AP coordinator about taking it at a later date.

What happens if you cannot take your AP exam on the late testing day?

To ensure each student gets a fair chance to take the exam, College Board provides a late testing date for students who have an unavoidable emergency on test day. If you cannot take your AP exam on the late testing day, there may be a fee for the unused exam kit.

Is it possible to take an AP exam at a later date if you don’t feel ready?

No, simply feeling unprepared or lacking preparation is not a valid reason for taking the AP exam at a later date. The College Board allows late testing only under specific, pre-approved circumstances. These include:

School-related conflicts (e.g., two exams scheduled at the same time, academic competitions, or national/international athletic events)
Personal or family emergencies (e.g., serious illness, injury, death in the family, or natural disasters)
Other valid circumstances (e.g., religious holidays, military obligations, or graduation conflicts)

If you do meet an approved condition, your school’s AP Coordinator must request late testing on your behalf. Documentation may be required.

What if two AP test dates conflict?

If you have two AP exams on the same scheduled date and time slot, you can take one of the exams on a late testing date offered by the College Board. Contact your AP coordinator, who will order a late testing exam on your behalf. This accommodation is provided free of additional cost.

When are the 2028 AP exam dates?

The 2028 AP exam schedule has not yet been announced by the College Board.

References

How AP Exams Are Administered by Course. (2026). AP Central.
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/exam-administration-ordering-scores/administering-exams/digital-ap-exams/exam-modes
2027 AP Exam Dates. (2026). AP Central.
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/exam-administration-ordering-scores/exam-dates.
2027 AP Exam Late-Testing Dates. (2026). AP Central.
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/exam-administration-ordering-scores/exam-dates/late-testing-dates