AP Exam Dates 2027: Full AP Exam Schedule by Subject

AP Exam Dates 2027: Full AP Exam Schedule by Subject

Posted by Aditya Shanker | Updated on August 24, 2026

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.

Taking a heavy subject like Calculus or Physics? Focused AP Calculus AB tutoring and an AP Physics online course can help you peak on the right exam day.

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.