AP® Exam Schedule 2027

Updated June 22, 2026. College Board has not published the full subject-by-subject 2027 AP^® Exam schedule yet. College Board says the 2027 AP^® Exam schedule will be available in June 2026, and we will update this page when the official dates are posted.

The 2027 AP^® Exams are expected to follow the usual May testing season, but specific subject dates, digital portfolio deadlines, and late-testing dates are still pending. College Board has confirmed that the AP^® Business with Personal Finance and AP^® Cybersecurity exams will be administered in May 2027 as part of the AP^® Career Kickstart course category.

Direct answer: the official 2027 AP^® Exam subject-by-subject schedule is not available yet. This page now includes every AP^® subject to track, including AP^® Business with Personal Finance and AP^® Cybersecurity. Until College Board posts exact dates, plan around the usual May AP^® testing window, confirm school-specific instructions with your AP^® Coordinator, and start reviewing your highest-priority subjects.

Quick prep links:

• AP score calculators
• AP practice questions
• AP FRQ practice
• AP cheatsheets
• AP Classroom guide

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2027 AP^® Exam Schedule Status

Key Information	Current Status
Official 2027 AP Exam dates	Not yet announced by College Board
Subjects to track	42 AP subjects, including AP Business with Personal Finance and AP Cybersecurity
Regular testing window	Usually two weeks in May
Late-testing window	Usually after the regular testing window
Morning exams	Usually begin at 8:00 AM local time
Afternoon exams	Usually begin at 12:00 PM local time
Digital portfolio deadlines	Not yet announced for 2027
Score release	Usually early July

Check back soon. The 2027 schedule is expected in June 2026. Once College Board publishes it, this page should include the subject-by-subject regular schedule, late-testing dates, and portfolio deadlines.

2027 AP^® Exam Subject Checklist

College Board currently lists 42 AP® subjects. AP® Career Kickstart is a course category, not a separate subject; the AP® Career Kickstart courses to track for May 2027 are AP® Business with Personal Finance and AP® Cybersecurity.

Until College Board publishes exact dates, each subject below should be treated as date pending.

AP Subject	2027 Regular Exam Date
AP 2-D Art and Design	Date pending
AP 3-D Art and Design	Date pending
AP Drawing	Date pending
AP Art History	Date pending
AP Music Theory	Date pending
AP English Language and Composition	Date pending
AP English Literature and Composition	Date pending
AP African American Studies	Date pending
AP Comparative Government and Politics	Date pending
AP European History	Date pending
AP Human Geography	Date pending
AP Macroeconomics	Date pending
AP Microeconomics	Date pending
AP Psychology	Date pending
AP United States Government and Politics	Date pending
AP United States History	Date pending
AP World History: Modern	Date pending
AP Calculus AB	Date pending
AP Calculus BC	Date pending
AP Computer Science A	Date pending
AP Computer Science Principles	Date pending
AP Precalculus	Date pending
AP Statistics	Date pending
AP Biology	Date pending
AP Chemistry	Date pending
AP Environmental Science	Date pending
AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based	Date pending
AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based	Date pending
AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism	Date pending
AP Physics C: Mechanics	Date pending
AP Chinese Language and Culture	Date pending
AP French Language and Culture	Date pending
AP German Language and Culture	Date pending
AP Italian Language and Culture	Date pending
AP Japanese Language and Culture	Date pending
AP Latin	Date pending
AP Spanish Language and Culture	Date pending
AP Spanish Literature and Culture	Date pending
AP Research	Date pending
AP Seminar	Date pending
AP Business with Personal Finance	Date pending; exam confirmed for May 2027
AP Cybersecurity	Date pending; exam confirmed for May 2027

High-Priority AP^® Prep Links by Subject

While the official dates are pending, use the subjects you know you are taking to start review. These links connect to the highest-demand AP® workflows on Fiveable.

Subject	Review	Practice	FRQs	Score Calculator
AP Biology	Study guides	Practice	FRQs	Calculator
AP US History	Study guides	Practice	FRQs	Calculator
AP World History	Study guides	Practice	FRQs	Calculator
AP English Language	Study guides	Practice	FRQs	Calculator
AP Government	Study guides	Practice	FRQs	Calculator

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What Is Confirmed for 2027?

College Board has confirmed that a 2027 AP® Exam schedule is coming, but the exact calendar is not public yet. College Board has also confirmed that AP® Business with Personal Finance and AP® Cybersecurity exams will be administered in May 2027. Until the official subject-by-subject schedule is released, do not rely on copied 2026 dates, projected day-by-day grids, or unofficial subject calendars.

What you can plan around now:

• AP exams are normally administered in May.
• Morning administrations usually start at 8:00 AM local time.
• Afternoon administrations usually start at 12:00 PM local time.
• Schools set exact arrival times, rooms, and check-in instructions.
• Late testing is typically used for approved conflicts and qualifying circumstances.
• AP Career Kickstart is the category that includes AP Business with Personal Finance and AP Cybersecurity; it is not a separate exam.
• AP Coordinators are the final source for your school's testing arrangements.

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What Is Still Pending?

The details below should remain unconfirmed until College Board publishes the 2027 calendar:

Pending Detail	Why It Matters
Subject-by-subject exam dates	Determines your study order and possible conflicts
Late-testing subject schedule	Needed if you have conflicts or approved circumstances
AP Seminar, AP Research, and AP CSP deadlines	These courses include submitted work before exam scoring
AP Art and Design portfolio deadline	Art portfolios have a separate final submission deadline
AP Career Kickstart course project and credential details	AP Business with Personal Finance and AP Cybersecurity are new courses, so schools should confirm requirements with College Board and AP Coordinators
Exact AP score release date	Scores usually arrive in July, but the exact date can vary

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How to Plan Before the Dates Are Released

You can still build a useful plan before the official calendar is available.

1. List every AP exam you expect to take in 2027.
2. Mark May 2027 as your main AP exam prep window.
3. Start reviewing your highest-priority courses first.
4. Ask your AP teachers when your school expects to share testing details.
5. Check for possible same-day or same-time conflicts once the schedule posts.
6. Confirm any late-testing needs with your AP Coordinator immediately.

Avoid building a final study calendar around unofficial dates. A draft plan is useful, but your final exam order should come from College Board's official schedule and your school's instructions.

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How AP^® Exam Timing Usually Works

Most AP® exam days are split into morning and afternoon administrations.

Administration	Typical Start Time	What to Expect
Morning	8:00 AM local time	Schools usually ask students to arrive earlier for check-in
Afternoon	12:00 PM local time	Students may need to bring lunch or plan around a shorter break

All times are local unless College Board says otherwise. Your school may ask you to arrive 45-60 minutes before the listed start time so proctors can check IDs, seat students, and read instructions.

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Digital Portfolio and Performance Task Deadlines

Some AP® courses include work that must be submitted before or during the exam season. For 2027, the exact deadlines have not been announced yet.

Watch these courses carefully:

Course	What to Confirm
AP Seminar	Performance task submission deadline
AP Research	Performance task submission deadline
AP Computer Science Principles	Create performance task deadline
AP Art and Design	Portfolio final submission deadline
AP Business with Personal Finance	Course project and exam-day validation details
AP Cybersecurity	Course, exam, and credential details

Teachers often set earlier classroom deadlines than College Board. Follow your teacher's deadline first so you have time to fix upload or submission issues.

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Late Testing and Exam Conflicts

Late testing is not a backup for feeling unprepared. It is for approved conflicts and qualifying circumstances.

You may need to talk to your AP Coordinator if:

• Two AP exams are scheduled at the same time.
• You have three or more AP exams on one day.
• A serious medical, family, weather, or school event affects your exam.
• Your school tells you a subject will be administered during late testing.

Once the 2027 calendar is posted, compare every subject you plan to take. If anything overlaps, contact your AP Coordinator right away and ask for written confirmation of your testing plan.

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Exam Day Checklist

What to Bring

• No. 2 pencils
• Pens with black or dark blue ink
• Approved calculator if your exam allows one
• Photo ID if your school requires it
• Your school code if your AP Coordinator tells you to bring it
• A watch that is not a smartwatch
• Water and a snack for breaks, if allowed by your school

What Not to Bring

• Phones
• Smartwatches
• Notes or textbooks
• Unapproved calculators
• Scratch paper unless your proctor provides it
• Food or drinks inside the testing room unless approved

Check College Board's calculator policy and your school's rules before exam day.

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How Long Are AP^® Exams?

Exact exam lengths vary by subject, but most AP® exams take about two to three hours.

Exam Length	Common Examples
About 2 hours	Some art, music, and physics exams
About 2.5 hours	Many AP courses
About 3 hours	Biology, Chemistry, English, and history courses
3+ hours	Some world language exams with listening or speaking components

Your proctor will manage the clock. Your job is to know your room, arrive early, and bring the right materials.

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AP^® Score Release

College Board has not announced the exact 2027 AP® score release date yet. AP® scores usually become available in early July after the May exam administration.

Event	Current Status
2027 score release date	Not yet announced
Where to check scores	myap.collegeboard.org
Login needed	College Board username and password

Make sure you know your College Board login before score release week. The same account is used for AP Classroom and AP scores.

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Your Exam Prep Resources

With 42 AP® subjects, your best prep plan depends on the courses you are taking and the order your exams appear on the official schedule.

Fiveable provides:

• Study guides for every AP subject
• Practice questions by course and unit
• FRQ practice and AI grading
• Cheatsheets for fast review
• AP score calculators to estimate readiness

Once the 2027 AP exam schedule is official, use it to order your final review plan by exam date.