AP® Exam Schedule and Dates – 2024

As you prepare for the upcoming school year, it can be hard to keep track of all your high school exams and Advanced Placement® (AP) exam schedules at the same time. Look no further! We have made it super easy for you to access your 2024 AP exam calendar here.

When Are AP Exams Scheduled?

AP exams are typically administered over a two-week period in early May each year. If you are studying on your own for an AP exam, contact a participating AP school no later than March 1st of the year you want to test in order to make arrangements for registration. Make sure to register for your AP exams before November 15, 2023, to avoid late fees or missing the exam completely.

What Are the Dates for the 2024 AP Exams?

According to the College Board®, the 2024 paper-and-pencil AP exams will be administered over two weeks in May, 2024. The detailed exam schedule is as follows:

WEEK 1 (May 6-10)

Date	8:00 a.m. (local time)	12:00 p.m. (local time)
May 6, 2024 (Monday)	AP United States Government and Politics	AP Art History AP Chemistry
May 7, 2024 (Tuesday)	AP Human Geography AP Microeconomics	AP Seminar AP Statistics
May 8, 2024 (Wednesday)	AP English Literature and Composition	AP Comparative Government and Politics AP Computer Science A
May 9, 2024 (Thursday)	AP Chinese Language and Culture AP Environmental Science	AP Psychology
May 10, 2024 (Friday)	AP European History AP United States History	AP Macroeconomics AP Spanish Language and Culture

WEEK 2 (May 13-17)

Date	8:00 a.m. (local time)	12:00 p.m. (local time)	2:00 p.m. (local time)
May 13, 2024 (Monday)	AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC	AP Italian Language and Culture AP Precalculus
May 14, 2024 (Tuesday)	AP English Language and Composition	AP African American Studies AP Physics C: Mechanics	AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
May 15, 2024 (Wednesday)	AP French Language and Culture AP World History: Modern	AP Computer Science Principles AP Music Theory
May 16, 2024 (Thursday)	AP Spanish Language and Culture	AP Biology AP Japanese Language and Culture
May 17, 2024 (Friday)	AP German Language and Culture AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based	AP Latin AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based

Note:

AP Chinese and AP Japanese exams are administered in schools on computers.
All exams have local start times. Exams can usually commence up to one hour after the official start time. For example, morning exams can commence anytime between 8–9 a.m. local time, between 12–1 p.m. local time for afternoon exams, and between 2–3 p.m. local time for late afternoon exams.

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AP Late Testing Dates for 2024

Emergency circumstances can often arise preventing students from taking the AP exam on the assigned date. To accommodate those students, the College Board sets aside four days for late testing. Students can also opt for late testing if they want to take two exams scheduled for the same time slot; For example, exams like AP European History and AP United States History, both of which are administered on the same day and time slot. Note that the AP scores for both standard and late testing dates are released at the same time. Below is the AP exam schedule for late testing:

Late Testing Dates	8:00 a.m. (local time)	12:00 p.m. (local time)
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)	AP Chemistry AP Computer Science A AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism AP Psychology AP Statistics AP United States History	AP English Literature and Composition AP Environmental Science AP Japanese Language and Culture AP Latin AP Macroeconomics AP Physics C: Mechanics
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)	AP Chinese Language and Culture AP Computer Science Principles AP English Language and Composition AP Human Geography AP Precalculus AP Spanish Literature and Culture	AP Art History AP Biology AP European History AP French Language and Culture AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based AP Seminar
May 24, 2024 (Friday)	AP Calculus AB AP Calculus BC AP German Language and Culture AP Microeconomics AP Music Theory AP Spanish Language and Culture	AP African American Studies AP Comparative Government and Politics AP Italian Language and Culture AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based AP United States Government and Politics AP World History: Modern

Note: You will take alternate forms of AP exams that are given on late testing days, which preserve exam security and are provided to you by your AP coordinator. To place a late testing order, log in to the College Board website and navigate to the “AP Registration and Ordering” section. You’ll need to consult your AP coordinator, who will guide you step-by-step through the process. Late testing exam kits are usually ordered by your high school or your registered AP exam center.

AP Portfolio Deadlines

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

AP Art and Design and 2-D Art and Design, and Drawing:
Teachers or AP coordinators set their own deadline for submitting your portfolio. After you submit the portfolio, your teacher is responsible for forwarding the same to the AP coordinator, who will then forward it to the AP Program by the first week in May. The submission deadline for 2024 is Friday, May 10 at 8 p.m. ET.
AP Seminar and AP Research:
The deadline to submit performance tasks and for your presentations to be scored is April 30, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET.
AP Computer Science Principles:
The deadline to submit your Create performance task is April 30, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.ET.

2024 AP Testing Centers

Selecting your AP testing center is crucial. When selecting your test center, choose one that is close to your home, unless you are taking the test at your high school. Choosing a close testing center will act as a buffer in case you come across any transportation issues on test day.

If you are taking the test in the U.S. or similar territories, it is most likely that your high school administers it. If you are homeschooled, you can reach out to AP Services at 888-225-5427 or email them using an online form to connect with your AP coordinator to choose your AP testing center.

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 the College Board to ensure a smooth testing experience for all students. If you want to learn more about the dos and don'ts while at your AP test center or request special accommodations, you can find detailed info on our AP exam policies and accommodations page.

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References

2024 AP Exam Dates – AP Central | College Board. (n.d.).
https://apcentral.collegeboard.org/exam-administration-ordering-scores/exam-dates

In conclusion, here are some FAQs to help you in a jiffy!

How often are AP exams offered?

AP exams are offered once a year, usually over a two-week period in May.

Are AP exams on the same day every year?

No, AP exams are not administered on the same day every year but are generally administered during the month of May.

Can you change your AP exam date?

Students cannot directly request an altered exam date. However, schools can allow students to request a date change to the alternate exam date set by the College Board. Reach out to your AP coordinator if your institution allows a change of dates.

What happens if you miss the AP exam?

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

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

AP exams are offered once every year in May. To make sure each student gets a fair chance to take the exam, the College Board also offers a late testing date for the same year. So, you get two chances to take an AP exam every year. However, if you can’t take your AP exam on the late testing date, you’ll have to wait to take that exam in the subsequent year. Additionally, a fee may be charged for an unused exam kit by the institution or the College Board if you fail to take your exam on the late testing date.

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

Yes, it is possible to do this. As mentioned earlier, you can take your AP exam on a late testing date if you fail to sit for the standard date for that particular exam. If you opt for late testing, you will buy yourself a couple weeks of extra prep time. However, if you feel you are not ready and need more time to prepare, you can take the AP exam the following year.

What if you have two AP exams at the same time?

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

Is it possible for me to delay one of my AP exam dates? If so, how?

Yes, it is possible to delay one or more of your AP exam dates by choosing to take your AP exam at a later date. Your AP coordinator will help you with the formal procedure for setting this up.