AP Exam Dates 2027: Complete May Schedule
Every AP exam date and time for May 2027, organized by week. Includes hybrid vs fully digital format notes and what to bring.
The 2027 AP Exam administration runs May 3–14, 2027. All times are local time at your test center (8 AM and 12 PM for most U.S. schools).
Official schedule source: College Board AP Exam Dates.
Week 1: May 3–7
| Date | Session 1 (8 AM) | Session 2 (12 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, May 3 | Human Geography, Physics C: Mechanics | Biology, Italian Language |
| Tue, May 4 | Business with Personal Finance*, US Government | European History, Microeconomics |
| Wed, May 5 | Cybersecurity*, English Literature | Physics 1, Physics C: E&M |
| Thu, May 6 | French Language, Physics 2, World History | African American Studies, Chemistry |
| Fri, May 7 | German Language, US History | Macroeconomics |
Week 2: May 10–14
| Date | Session 1 (8 AM) | Session 2 (12 PM) |
|---|---|---|
| Mon, May 10 | Calculus AB, Calculus BC | Music Theory, Seminar |
| Tue, May 11 | Japanese Language, Precalculus | Statistics |
| Wed, May 12 | English Language | Art History, Computer Science A |
| Thu, May 13 | Spanish Language | Chinese Language, Environmental Science |
| Fri, May 14 | Comparative Government, Computer Science Principles | Latin, Psychology |
*New courses for 2027-27: Business with Personal Finance and Cybersecurity are fully digital.
Late Testing: May 17–21, 2027
Alternate exams for approved late-testing students run May 17–21. See College Board late-testing dates.
Digital Portfolio Deadlines
| Subject | Deadline |
|---|---|
| AP Art and Design | May 7, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET) |
| AP Computer Science Principles (Create PT) | April 30, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET) |
| AP Seminar / AP Research | April 30, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET) |
| AP World Languages (PPR) | April 30, 2027 (11:59 p.m. ET) |
Format Reminders (2027)
- Fully digital: History, English, Gov, Human Geo, ES, CSA, CSP, Statistics — typed FRQs in Bluebook
- Hybrid digital: Calc, Bio, Chem, Physics, Econ, Precalculus, Music Theory — MCQ in Bluebook, handwritten FRQs
New for 2027: AP Statistics transitions to fully digital (no paper FRQ booklet). AP Music Theory becomes hybrid digital.
See fully digital vs hybrid for the complete list.
Study Calendar Tips
8 weeks out: Start with your complete study guide for each subject.
4 weeks out: Full-length practice tests + score calculators.
1 week out: Exam day checklist + light review only.
Also see: AP registration deadlines · When to start AP prep · AP exam length by subject
Exam morning: Arrive 30 min early. Device charged. No notes.
Sources: College Board AP Exam Dates. Verified August 2026.
Frequently asked questions
When do AP exams start in 2027?
The 2027 AP Exam administration runs May 3–14, 2027, with most U.S. exams at 8 AM or 12 PM local time.
Can I take two AP exams on the same day?
College Board schedules conflicting exams on alternate dates. Check your school's AP coordinator for your specific schedule.
When do AP scores come out?
Scores typically release in July. See our guide on when AP scores come out.