AP Exam Dates 2027: Full AP Exam Schedule by Subject

College Board has released the official 2027 AP exam schedule. The
2027 AP exams will be held in schools over two weeks in May, May 3 to 7
and May 10 to 14, 2027, with late testing the week of May 17 to 21,
2027. This guide gives you the full subject-by-subject schedule by day,
the session start times, the digital portfolio deadlines, the exam-day
checklist, and how to spot and handle any exams that clash, so you can
plan your two weeks with confidence.

Direct answer: the 2027 AP exams run May 3 to 7 and
May 10 to 14, 2027. For most US schools, Session 1 exams begin at 8 a.m.
local time and Session 2 exams begin at 12 p.m. local time. New this
year, the first AP Business with Personal Finance and AP Cybersecurity
exams appear on the schedule.

2027 AP Exam Schedule at a
Glance

New for 2027: start time changes in some locations.
Beginning this year, College Board renamed the two daily blocks Session
1 and Session 2, and changed start times in some locations to protect
secure exam content across time zones. Most schools, including all
schools in the lower 48 states, Hawaii, and Washington, D.C., still
begin at 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. local time. Schools elsewhere should confirm
their exact times with their AP coordinator.

Full AP Exam Schedule
2027 by Day

For most US schools, Session 1 begins at 8 a.m. local time and
Session 2 begins at 12 p.m. local time. Your AP coordinator sets the
exact reporting time, so always follow that over the listed start.

Week 1: May 3 to 7,
2027

Week 2: May 10 to 14,
2027

Your AP coordinator is responsible for telling you when and where to
report. Testing earlier than the published dates and times is not
permitted under any circumstances.

2027 AP Exam Dates by
Subject

Here is every subject listed alphabetically with its official 2027
date and session, so you can find yours in seconds. AP Art and Design
and AP Research have no timed exam, and their work is submitted through
the AP Digital Portfolio instead.

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Digital
Portfolio and Performance Task Deadlines

Several AP courses require work to be submitted through the AP
Digital Portfolio before exam season, and missing one of these can cost
you even when you are ready for the written exam. These are the official
2027 deadlines, all at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.

Teachers often set an earlier classroom deadline than College Board
does. Follow your teacher’s date first, and make sure each item is
marked as final rather than simply uploaded, since those are not the
same thing.

New AP Exams
and Format Changes in 2027

The AP exams 2027 season brings genuinely new content. May 2027 is
the first administration of the AP Career Kickstart exams, and several
established subjects change format this year, so prepare with current
materials rather than older summaries.

1. AP Business with Personal Finance debuts on Tuesday,
   May 4, 2027, in Session 1. A qualifying score, along with the completed
   year-long project, earns the AP Business with Personal Finance
   credential.
2. AP Cybersecurity debuts on Wednesday, May 5, 2027,
   in Session 1. A qualifying score earns the AP Cybersecurity
   credential.
3. AP Networking appears on Friday, May 7, 2027, in
   Session 2 for pilot schools only, ahead of a wider launch.
4. AP Statistics moves to a fully digital exam in the
   Bluebook app, so practise sustained on-screen work.
5. Several world languages and AP Spanish Literature
   become fully digital, and AP Music Theory becomes
   hybrid.
6. The history exams (US History, World History:
   Modern, and European History) have updated free-response formats, though
   the core content stays the same.

How AP Exam Timing
Works in 2027

Each exam day is split into two sessions, and Session 1 and Session 2
have replaced the old morning and afternoon labels.

Start times changed in some locations in 2027 to protect secure
content across time zones. Schools in the lower 48 states, Hawaii, and
Washington, D.C. are unchanged at 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. local time, and
schools in Alaska start at 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. Your school may ask you to
arrive 45 to 60 minutes before the listed start so proctors can check
IDs, seat students, and read instructions.

Late Testing and Exam
Conflicts

Late testing runs May 17 to 21, 2027, using alternate versions of
each exam. It is available if you cannot test during the first two weeks
of May, or if two of your exams fall in the same session. It is not a
backup for feeling unprepared.

Talk to your AP coordinator as early as possible if any of these
apply to you:

1. Two of your exams share a session, for example AP Biology and AP
   Italian on May 3, or AP Latin and AP Psychology on May 14.
2. You have three or more AP exams on a single day.
3. A serious medical, family, weather, or school event affects your
   exam.
4. Your school tells you a subject will be given during late
   testing.

Now that the schedule is official, compare every subject you are
taking. If anything overlaps, contact your coordinator right away and
ask for written confirmation of your testing plan.

AP Exam Day
Checklist

A little preparation the night before removes most of the stress on
exam morning.

What to bring

1. No. 2 pencils and pens with black or dark blue ink.
2. An approved calculator if your exam allows one.
3. A fully charged device with Bluebook installed if your exam is
   digital or hybrid and your school asks you to bring your own.
4. A photo ID and your school code if your school requires them.
5. A watch that is not a smartwatch, plus water and a snack for breaks
   if your school allows it.

What not to bring

1. Phones and smartwatches.
2. Notes, textbooks, or any study material.
3. Unapproved calculators.
4. Your own scratch paper, unless the proctor provides it.
5. Food or drinks inside the testing room unless approved.

Check College Board’s calculator policy and your school’s rules
before exam day, since most AP exams are now digital or hybrid in
Bluebook.

How Long Are AP Exams in
2027?

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

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

When Will You Get
Your 2027 AP Scores?

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

Make sure you know your login before score release week, since the
same account is used for AP Classroom and your scores.

How
Masterclass Space Turns Your Exam Dates Into a Study Plan

Knowing your dates is only the first step. The real work is turning
that two-week calendar into a plan you can actually follow, and that is
exactly where Masterclass Space’s AP exam
preparation supports you.

Its expert tutors help you build one combined schedule across all
your subjects, ordering your review by exam date and giving extra time
to the most
difficult AP courses on your list, so nothing is left to the
last minute. When two of your exams fall close together, they help you
finish the heavy learning for the later subject first, keeping the
evening in between for light review and rest rather than cramming.
Alongside this, full length timed practice and proven strategies
to score a 5 on your AP exams build the pacing and confidence
that decide your score, while regular feedback shows you exactly which
topics to focus on next.

A two-week stretch of exams stops feeling overwhelming the moment it
becomes a clear, week-by-week plan. With the right guidance in place,
you can walk into each exam knowing you prepared the smart way, not just
the hard way.

Conclusion

To sum up the AP exam dates for 2027: the exams run May 3 to 7 and
May 10 to 14, with late testing May 17 to 21, each subject on one fixed
date and session, US start times of 8 a.m. and 12 p.m. local, and
portfolio deadlines on April 30 and May 7.

Knowing your exact dates early turns a stressful two weeks into
something you can plan, pace, and walk into prepared. Order your review
by exam date, check now for any same-session clashes, and give yourself
a clear run at each subject. You have got this, and you are more ready
than the nerves let you feel.

Exam dates and sessions are set by the College Board. Always
confirm your exact reporting time and location with your school’s AP
coordinator, and verify the latest details on the official College Board
website before test day.

Frequently Asked Questions

When are AP exams in
2027?

The 2027 AP exams run over two weeks in May, May 3 to 7 and May 10 to
14, with late testing May 17 to 21. Every subject has one fixed date and
session, and scores are released in July.

What time do AP
exams start in 2027?

For most US schools, Session 1 begins at 8 a.m. and Session 2 at 12
p.m. local time. Schools in Alaska start at 7 a.m. and 11 a.m. Always
follow the reporting time your AP coordinator gives you.

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. Both are new AP Career Kickstart courses.

What
happens if two of my AP exams are at the same time?

A same-session conflict, such as AP Latin and AP Psychology on May
14, qualifies you for late testing on one exam. Tell your AP coordinator
as early as possible so they can arrange the alternate date.

When are the
2027 AP portfolio deadlines?

AP Art and Design portfolios are due May 7, 2027. AP Computer Science
Principles, AP Seminar, AP Research, and the new AP World Languages PPR
are all due April 30, 2027, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Teachers may set earlier
deadlines.

When do 2027 AP scores
come out?

AP scores are usually released in early July, a few weeks after the
exams. The exact 2027 date has not been announced yet, and scores are
posted in your College Board account.

How
does Masterclass Space help me prepare for my AP exams?

Masterclass Space offers expert AP
Calculus coaching and tutoring across subjects, with full length
timed practice. This helps you build a clear study plan around your
exact dates and walk into each exam feeling prepared and confident.