2027 AP Exam Dates & Registration
The 2027 AP Exams run May 3 – May 14, 2027. Here's the testing window, how registration works, and the deadlines to have on your radar.
Find Your Exact Subject Date
The College Board sets one specific exam date and time per subject within the May testing window. For the full, official, subject-by-subject 2027 schedule, check AP Central directly — it's the only source that's guaranteed current.
View Official 2027 AP Exam Schedule →How AP Exam Registration Works
Unlike the SAT or ACT, you can't register for an AP exam directly on the College Board's website. Instead, your school's AP coordinator (often a counselor or administrator) collects sign-ups and payment from every student taking an AP exam at that school, then places a single bulk order with the College Board.
That means the deadline that actually matters for you is set by your school, not by the College Board directly — and it's almost always earlier. Talk to your AP teacher or guidance counselor as soon as the school year starts to find out your school's internal sign-up window.
Key Deadlines
| Deadline | What It Means |
|---|---|
| Fall (school-set) | Most students register by early November through their AP coordinator — the exact date is set by your school, so ask early. |
| November 13, 2026 | College Board's final cutoff for coordinators to submit standard exam orders for the 2026-27 school year, without a late fee. |
| Spring (late order window) | Late orders are sometimes possible into March for an added per-exam fee, but entirely at your school's discretion — don't count on it being available. |
| May 3–14, 2027 | The two-week AP testing window itself. Your specific subject's exact date falls somewhere in this range. |
Deadlines above reflect the College Board's published cycle as of this writing — always confirm your school's specific internal deadline with your AP coordinator, since it's usually earlier than the College Board's cutoff.
Once You've Registered, Plan Your Study Time
After you know your exam date, use it to work backward and plan your review schedule. And once you've taken the exam, don't wait until official scores come out in July — get an instant estimate with a AP Score Predictor calculator for your subject:
Frequently Asked Questions
When are the 2027 AP exams?
The 2027 AP Exams are administered by the College Board over two weeks in May: May 3-7 and May 10-14, 2027. Each subject has one official exam date and time within that window, set annually by the College Board — check apstudents.collegeboard.org for your specific subject's exact date once the full schedule is published.
How do I register for AP exams?
You don't register directly with the College Board. Your school's AP coordinator collects enrollment and payment from students taking AP exams and places one bulk order on behalf of the school. Talk to your AP coordinator or guidance counselor in the fall to sign up.
What is the deadline to register for AP exams?
Schools set their own internal registration deadlines, but the College Board's cutoff for coordinators to submit standard exam orders for the 2026-27 school year is November 13, 2026. Most students register by early November — check with your school, since its internal deadline is often earlier than the College Board's cutoff.
Can I still register for AP exams after the fall deadline?
Sometimes, yes. The College Board allows late exam orders into the following spring for an additional per-exam fee, but this is entirely at your school's discretion and not guaranteed — some schools don't accept late orders at all. Ask your AP coordinator as early as possible rather than assuming a late spot will be available.
How long is each AP exam?
Most AP exams run about 2-3 hours total, split between a multiple-choice section and a free-response section, though exact timing varies by subject. Check the exam format section on this site's individual subject pages for the multiple-choice question count and free-response breakdown for your subject.