AP® Exam Schedule 2027
The official 2027 AP® exam schedule is out: exams run May 3–7 and May 10–14, with late testing May 17–21. Find every subject's date, session, and prep links here.
College Board has released the official 2027 AP® Exam schedule. The 2027 AP® Exams will be administered in schools over two weeks in May: May 3–7 and May 10–14, 2027, with late testing the week of May 17–21, 2027. This page has the full subject-by-subject schedule, session start times, digital portfolio deadlines, and prep links for every subject.
Direct answer: the 2027 AP® Exams run May 3–7 and May 10–14, 2027. Session 1 exams begin at 8:00 AM local time and Session 2 exams begin at 12:00 PM local time for most schools, including all schools in the lower 48 United States, Hawaii, and Washington, D.C. The first AP® Business with Personal Finance and AP® Cybersecurity exams are on the schedule, and AP® Networking appears for 2026-27 pilot schools only.
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2027 AP® Exam Schedule at a Glance
| Key Information | 2027 Details |
|---|---|
| Week 1 testing | May 3–7, 2027 |
| Week 2 testing | May 10–14, 2027 |
| Late-testing window | May 17–21, 2027 |
| Session 1 exams | Begin 8:00 AM local time for most schools |
| Session 2 exams | Begin 12:00 PM local time for most schools |
| AP Art and Design portfolio deadline | May 7, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET) |
| AP Seminar, AP Research, and AP CSP deadlines | April 30, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET) |
| AP World Languages PPR deadline | April 30, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET) |
| Score release | Not yet announced; usually early July |
New for 2027: start time changes in some locations. Beginning with the 2027 administration, College Board renamed the timeslots Session 1 and Session 2 and changed start times in some locations to prevent the disclosure of secure exam content across time zones. Most schools — including all schools in the lower 48 United States, Hawaii, and Washington, D.C. — still begin at 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM local time. Schools in other locations should confirm their exact start times with College Board's start times page.
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Week 1: May 3–7, 2027
| Date | Session 1 (8 AM) | Session 2 (12 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 3, 2027 | AP Human Geography, AP Physics C: Mechanics | AP Biology, AP Italian Language and Culture |
| Tuesday, May 4, 2027 | AP Business with Personal Finance, AP United States Government and Politics | AP European History, AP Microeconomics |
| Wednesday, May 5, 2027 | AP Cybersecurity, AP English Literature and Composition | AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based, AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism |
| Thursday, May 6, 2027 | AP French Language and Culture, AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based, AP World History: Modern | AP African American Studies, AP Chemistry |
| Friday, May 7, 2027 | AP German Language and Culture, AP United States History | AP Macroeconomics, AP Networking (2026-27 pilot schools only) |
Week 2: May 10–14, 2027
| Date | Session 1 (8 AM) | Session 2 (12 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday, May 10, 2027 | AP Calculus AB, AP Calculus BC | AP Music Theory, AP Seminar |
| Tuesday, May 11, 2027 | AP Japanese Language and Culture, AP Precalculus | AP Statistics |
| Wednesday, May 12, 2027 | AP English Language and Composition | AP Art History, AP Computer Science A |
| Thursday, May 13, 2027 | AP Spanish Language and Culture | AP Chinese Language and Culture, AP Environmental Science |
| Friday, May 14, 2027 | AP Comparative Government and Politics, AP Computer Science Principles, AP Spanish Literature and Culture | AP Latin, AP Psychology |
AP Coordinators are responsible for notifying students when and where to report for the exams. Early testing or testing at times other than those published by the AP Program is not permitted under any circumstances.
2027 AP® Exam Dates by Subject
Every subject listed alphabetically with its official 2027 date and session. AP Art and Design (2-D, 3-D, and Drawing) and AP Research have no timed exam; their work is submitted through the AP Digital Portfolio.
| AP Subject | 2027 Exam Date | Session |
|---|---|---|
| AP 2-D Art and Design | Portfolio due May 7, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET) | — |
| AP 3-D Art and Design | Portfolio due May 7, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET) | — |
| AP Drawing | Portfolio due May 7, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET) | — |
| AP African American Studies | Thursday, May 6, 2027 | Session 2 (12 PM) |
| AP Art History | Wednesday, May 12, 2027 | Session 2 (12 PM) |
| AP Biology | Monday, May 3, 2027 | Session 2 (12 PM) |
| AP Business with Personal Finance | Tuesday, May 4, 2027 | Session 1 (8 AM) |
| AP Calculus AB | Monday, May 10, 2027 | Session 1 (8 AM) |
| AP Calculus BC | Monday, May 10, 2027 | Session 1 (8 AM) |
| AP Chemistry | Thursday, May 6, 2027 | Session 2 (12 PM) |
| AP Chinese Language and Culture | Thursday, May 13, 2027 | Session 2 (12 PM) |
| AP Comparative Government and Politics | Friday, May 14, 2027 | Session 1 (8 AM) |
| AP Computer Science A | Wednesday, May 12, 2027 | Session 2 (12 PM) |
| AP Computer Science Principles | Friday, May 14, 2027 | Session 1 (8 AM) |
| AP Cybersecurity | Wednesday, May 5, 2027 | Session 1 (8 AM) |
| AP English Language and Composition | Wednesday, May 12, 2027 | Session 1 (8 AM) |
| AP English Literature and Composition | Wednesday, May 5, 2027 | Session 1 (8 AM) |
| AP Environmental Science | Thursday, May 13, 2027 | Session 2 (12 PM) |
| AP European History | Tuesday, May 4, 2027 | Session 2 (12 PM) |
| AP French Language and Culture | Thursday, May 6, 2027 | Session 1 (8 AM) |
| AP German Language and Culture | Friday, May 7, 2027 | Session 1 (8 AM) |
| AP Human Geography | Monday, May 3, 2027 | Session 1 (8 AM) |
| AP Italian Language and Culture | Monday, May 3, 2027 | Session 2 (12 PM) |
| AP Japanese Language and Culture | Tuesday, May 11, 2027 | Session 1 (8 AM) |
| AP Latin | Friday, May 14, 2027 | Session 2 (12 PM) |
| AP Macroeconomics | Friday, May 7, 2027 | Session 2 (12 PM) |
| AP Microeconomics | Tuesday, May 4, 2027 | Session 2 (12 PM) |
| AP Music Theory | Monday, May 10, 2027 | Session 2 (12 PM) |
| AP Networking (2026-27 pilot schools only) | Friday, May 7, 2027 | Session 2 (12 PM) |
| AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based | Wednesday, May 5, 2027 | Session 2 (12 PM) |
| AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based | Thursday, May 6, 2027 | Session 1 (8 AM) |
| AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | Wednesday, May 5, 2027 | Session 2 (12 PM) |
| AP Physics C: Mechanics | Monday, May 3, 2027 | Session 1 (8 AM) |
| AP Precalculus | Tuesday, May 11, 2027 | Session 1 (8 AM) |
| AP Psychology | Friday, May 14, 2027 | Session 2 (12 PM) |
| AP Research | Performance task due April 30, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET) | — |
| AP Seminar | Monday, May 10, 2027 | Session 2 (12 PM) |
| AP Spanish Language and Culture | Thursday, May 13, 2027 | Session 1 (8 AM) |
| AP Spanish Literature and Culture | Friday, May 14, 2027 | Session 1 (8 AM) |
| AP Statistics | Tuesday, May 11, 2027 | Session 2 (12 PM) |
| AP United States Government and Politics | Tuesday, May 4, 2027 | Session 1 (8 AM) |
| AP United States History | Friday, May 7, 2027 | Session 1 (8 AM) |
| AP World History: Modern | Thursday, May 6, 2027 | Session 1 (8 AM) |
High-Priority AP® Prep Links by Subject
Use your exam dates to order your review. These links connect to the highest-demand AP® workflows on Fiveable.
| Subject | 2027 Date | Review | Practice | FRQs | Score Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AP Biology | May 3 | Study guides | Practice | FRQs | Calculator |
| AP US History | May 7 | Study guides | Practice | FRQs | Calculator |
| AP World History | May 6 | Study guides | Practice | FRQs | Calculator |
| AP English Language | May 12 | Study guides | Practice | FRQs | Calculator |
| AP Government | May 4 | Study guides | Practice | FRQs | Calculator |
Digital Portfolio and Performance Task Deadlines
Several AP® courses require work to be submitted through the AP Digital Portfolio before exam season. These are the official 2027 deadlines:
| Course | 2027 Deadline | What Is Due |
|---|---|---|
| AP Art and Design (2-D, 3-D, Drawing) | May 7, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET) | All 3 portfolio components submitted as final |
| AP Computer Science Principles | April 30, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET) | Create performance task components submitted as final |
| AP Seminar | April 30, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET) | Performance tasks submitted as final |
| AP Research | April 30, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET) | Performance tasks submitted as final |
| AP World Languages and Cultures (new for 2027) | April 30, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET) | Personalized Project Reference (PPR) submitted as final |
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.
New AP® Career Kickstart Exams in 2027
May 2027 is the first administration of the AP® Career Kickstart exams:
- AP Business with Personal Finance — Tuesday, May 4, 2027, Session 1. The exam includes an exam-day validation of the year-long Business Canvas Project, and a qualifying score plus the completed project earns the AP Business with Personal Finance credential.
- AP Cybersecurity — Wednesday, May 5, 2027, Session 1. A qualifying score earns the AP Cybersecurity Credential, aligned with the NIST Cybersecurity Framework.
- AP Networking — Friday, May 7, 2027, Session 2, available to 2026-27 pilot schools only ahead of a planned full launch in 2027-28.
AP Career Kickstart is a course category, not a separate exam. Students in these courses should confirm project and credential requirements with their teacher and AP Coordinator.
How AP® Exam Timing Works in 2027
Each exam day is split into two sessions. Session 1 and Session 2 replace the old morning and afternoon labels.
| Administration | Start Time (Most Schools) | What to Expect |
|---|---|---|
| Session 1 | 8:00 AM local time | Schools usually ask students to arrive earlier for check-in |
| Session 2 | 12:00 PM local time | Students may need to bring lunch or plan around a shorter break |
Start times changed in some locations beginning in 2027 to prevent the disclosure of secure exam content across time zones. Schools in the lower 48 United States, Hawaii, and Washington, D.C. are unchanged at 8:00 AM and 12:00 PM local time; schools in other locations should confirm exact times with their AP Coordinator. 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.
Late Testing and Exam Conflicts
Late testing runs May 17–21, 2027. It is available if you cannot test during the first two weeks of May or if two of your exams are scheduled for the same time — it is not a backup for feeling unprepared.
You may need to talk to your AP Coordinator if:
- Two AP exams are scheduled at the same time — for example, AP Biology and AP Italian are both in Session 2 on May 3, and AP Latin and AP Psychology share Session 2 on May 14.
- 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.
Compare every subject you plan to take now that the calendar is official. If anything overlaps, contact your AP Coordinator right away and ask for written confirmation of your testing plan.
Exam Day Checklist
What to Bring
- No. 2 pencils
- Pens with black or dark blue ink
- Approved calculator if your exam allows one
- A fully charged device with Bluebook installed if your exam is digital or hybrid and your school tells you to bring your own
- 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. Most AP exams are now digital or hybrid in Bluebook — new for 2027, AP Statistics moves to fully digital, and your school will tell you whether to use a school device or your own.
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.
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; usually early July |
| 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.
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.
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- 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
Now that the 2027 AP exam schedule is official, order your final review plan by exam date — start with your earliest exams in the first week of May.
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Frequently Asked Questions About AP® Exam Dates
When are AP exams in 2027?
The 2027 AP exams are administered over two weeks in May: May 3–7 and May 10–14, 2027. Late testing runs May 17–21, 2027. Every subject has one fixed date and session, published by College Board.
What time do AP exams start in 2027?
Session 1 exams begin at 8:00 AM local time and Session 2 exams begin at 12:00 PM local time for most schools, including all schools in the lower 48 United States, Hawaii, and Washington, D.C. Beginning in 2027, start times changed in some other locations to prevent the disclosure of secure exam content across time zones, so schools elsewhere should confirm exact times with their AP Coordinator.
When are the new AP Business with Personal Finance and AP Cybersecurity exams?
The first AP Business with Personal Finance exam is Tuesday, May 4, 2027, in Session 1, and the first AP Cybersecurity exam is Wednesday, May 5, 2027, in Session 1. AP Networking is in a 2026–27 course pilot and is expected to have its first exam in May 2028, so it is not on the 2027 exam schedule.
Will there be late testing for 2027 AP exams?
Yes. The 2027 late-testing window is May 17–21, 2027. Late testing is for students who cannot test during the first two weeks of May or who have two exams scheduled at the same time. AP Coordinators order late-testing exams.
What if I have two AP exams at the same time?
If two of your exams share a session — like AP Latin and AP Psychology in Session 2 on May 14, 2027 — talk to your AP Coordinator as soon as possible. AP Coordinators handle conflict testing and can move one exam to the May 17–21 late-testing window.
When are AP digital portfolio deadlines in 2027?
AP Art and Design portfolios are due May 7, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET. AP Computer Science Principles Create performance tasks, AP Seminar and AP Research performance tasks, and the new AP World Languages Personalized Project Reference (PPR) are all due April 30, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Teachers often set earlier classroom deadlines, so follow your teacher's deadline first.
When do 2027 AP scores come out?
AP scores are usually released in early July after the May exam administration. College Board has not announced the exact 2027 score release date yet. Scores are posted at myap.collegeboard.org.
How should I plan my study schedule around the 2027 dates?
Order your review by exam date. Start with subjects tested in the first week of May — like AP Human Geography, AP Biology, and AP US Government on May 3–4 — and work toward second-week exams like AP Calculus, AP English Language, and AP Psychology. Check for same-session conflicts now and confirm any late-testing needs with your AP Coordinator early.