AP Exam Dates 2027 — Full Schedule for Every Exam (May 3–14)
College Board has released the official 2027 AP exam schedule. If you're taking AP classes this year, these are the dates your whole spring builds toward — and knowing them now, in the fall, gives you months to plan instead of weeks.
Quick answer: 2027 AP exams run May 3–7 and May 10–14, 2027. Morning exams start at 8 a.m. local time, afternoon exams at 12 p.m. Registration for most courses closes November 13, 2026.
2027 AP Exams at a Glance
| Item | Date / Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam window | May 3–7 and May 10–14, 2027 |
| Session 1 (morning) | 8 a.m. local time |
| Session 2 (afternoon) | 12 p.m. local time |
| Late testing | Week of May 17–21, 2027 |
| Registration deadline (full-year & fall courses) | November 13, 2026 |
| Exam fee (U.S. & Canada) | $99 per exam |
Times are local, so a student in California and a student in New York both start at 8 a.m. their own time. Schools in Alaska and some international locations follow adjusted start times — your AP coordinator will confirm yours.
Week 1 Schedule: May 3–7, 2027
| Date | Session 1 — 8 a.m. | Session 2 — 12 p.m. |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, May 3 | Human Geography Physics C: Mechanics | Biology Italian Language and Culture |
| Tue, May 4 | Business with Personal Finance U.S. Government and Politics | European History Microeconomics |
| Wed, May 5 | Cybersecurity English Literature and Composition | Physics 1: Algebra-Based Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
| Thu, May 6 | French Language and Culture Physics 2: Algebra-Based World History: Modern | African American Studies Chemistry |
| Fri, May 7 | German Language and Culture United States History | Macroeconomics Networking (pilot schools only) |
Week 1 is front-loaded with heavy hitters. APUSH on Friday closes out a week that already includes Biology, Chemistry, U.S. Government, and World History — if you're taking several of these, Week 1 is your crunch.
Week 2 Schedule: May 10–14, 2027
| Date | Session 1 — 8 a.m. | Session 2 — 12 p.m. |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, May 10 | Calculus AB Calculus BC | Music Theory Seminar |
| Tue, May 11 | Japanese Language and Culture Precalculus | Statistics |
| Wed, May 12 | English Language and Composition | Art History Computer Science A |
| Thu, May 13 | Spanish Language and Culture | Chinese Language and Culture Environmental Science |
| Fri, May 14 | Comparative Government and Politics Computer Science Principles Spanish Literature and Culture | Latin Psychology |
Calculus AB and BC share the Monday morning slot of Week 2, so no student can take both in the same year (they wouldn't need to — BC includes an AB subscore). Psychology, one of the most-taken exams, is the very last afternoon of the window.
Key Dates for the 2026–27 School Year
The exam schedule is only half the calendar. These are the deadlines that actually decide whether you get to sit for the exam:
| Date | What Happens |
|---|---|
| Late Oct – early Nov 2026 | Typical school sign-up deadline (set by your AP coordinator — earlier than College Board's) |
| November 13, 2026 | College Board deadline to order exams for full-year and first-semester courses without a late fee |
| Nov 14, 2026 – Mar 12, 2027 | Late orders allowed, with an extra $40 per exam |
| March 12, 2027 | Ordering deadline for courses that start after November 13 (e.g., spring-semester classes) |
| May 3–14, 2027 | Regular exam administration |
| May 17–21, 2027 | Late testing |
| Early July 2027 | Scores typically released (exact date announced in spring) |
The November deadline catches more students than anything else. For the full breakdown of fees, late charges, and what happens if you miss it, see our AP Exam Registration Deadline 2027 guide.
What If Two Exams Overlap?
Some combinations land in the same session — for example, Physics 1 and Physics C: E&M (Wed, May 5 afternoon), or French, Physics 2, and World History (Thu, May 6 morning). If two of your exams are scheduled at the same time:
- You take one exam on the regular date.
- You take the other during late testing (May 17–21, 2027).
- Your AP coordinator orders the late-testing exam — tell them about the conflict as early as possible, ideally when you register in the fall.
Back-to-back exams on the same day (one morning, one afternoon) are not a conflict — you're expected to take both. If you have that pattern, practice a full double-session day at least once before May so your stamina holds up.
How to Use the Schedule to Plan Your Studying
Knowing the order of your exams lets you sequence review instead of cramming everything at once:
- Map your exams by date now. Write down every exam you're taking with its date and session. Your earliest exam gets your earliest focused review block.
- Start full practice tests in March. Aim for at least two timed, full-length practice exams per subject before May. Our free AP practice tests are a good starting point.
- Check where you stand with real scoring. After each practice test, plug your MCQ and FRQ points into the AP score calculators to see whether you're on track for a 3, 4, or 5 — and which section to fix.
- Protect the gap days. If you have a free day between two exams, that's your highest-value review time for the second one.
- Learn the curve. Many students need far fewer points than they think for a 5. See our AP score curves for every exam.
Already taking practice tests? See what AP score your results project.
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When are AP exams in 2027?
May 3–7 and May 10–14, 2027. Late testing is held the following week, May 17–21.
What time do AP exams start?
Morning (Session 1) exams start at 8 a.m. local time and afternoon (Session 2) exams at 12 p.m. local time. Arrive early — your coordinator will tell you exactly when to check in.
When is the last day to sign up for 2027 AP exams?
College Board's deadline is November 13, 2026 for full-year and first-semester courses, but your school's own deadline is almost always earlier. You can still be added after November 13 with a $40 late fee per exam, up to March 12, 2027.
Can I take an AP exam without taking the class?
Yes. Self-study students register through a school's AP coordinator like everyone else — the earlier you ask, the more likely the school can fit you in.
When do 2027 AP scores come out?
Scores are typically released in early July. College Board announces the exact date in the spring. See when AP scores come out for how the release works.
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