AP Exam Day Reminders

Exam Times

  • Morning Exams:  8:00 am to 12:00 pm

    • Students should arrive for the exam between 7:30 – 7:45 am.

    • Students who arrive after 8:00 am will not be allowed into the testing room and will have to make other arrangements to take the exam.

    • Students are not allowed to leave until the designated exam ending time. 

  • Afternoon Exams:  12:00 pm to 4:00 pm

    • Students should arrive for the exam between 11:30 – 11:45 am.

    • Students who arrive after 12:00 pm will not be allowed into the testing room and will have to make other arrangements to take the exam.

What students must bring:

  • Several sharpened No. 2 pencils (with erasers) for all responses on their multiple-choice answer sheet.

  • Pens with black or dark-blue ink for completing areas on the exam booklet covers and for free-response questions in most exams.

  • Up to two approved calculators with the necessary capabilities if they are taking an AP Biology, Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Physics, or Statistics Exam. Students should visit  to find the calculator policy for their subject. 

  • A ruler or straightedge only if they are taking an AP Physics Exam (Protractors are not allowed).

  • Required – A valid photo I.D. (driver’s license or school-issued photo ID).

  • If applicable, their SSD Student Accommodation Letter which verifies that they have been approved for a testing accommodation. 

  • A small snack or drink for the designated break time.

No other items will be allowed in the testing room!  This includes:

  • Electronic devices:  Cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players, pagers, or any other electronic or communication devices.

  • Watches of any type.

  • Extra materials:  books, compasses, colored pencils*, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters*, or notes.

  • Rulers or straightedges (except students taking the AP Physics Exams).

  • Scratch paper (notes can be made on portions of the exam booklets).

  • Computers (except as noted for students with disabilities).  

  • Calculators (except students taking the AP Calculus AB, Calculus BC, Chemistry, Physics, or Statistics Exams).  Visit the most current lists of AP-approved calculators on collegeboard.com student site.

  • Portable listening* or recording devices (even with headphones) or photographic equipment.

  • Clothing with subject-related information.

  • Food or drink*

*Unless this has been pre-approved as an accommodation by the College Board Services for Student with Disabilities office prior to the test date.

Please Note:  Advanced Placement testing is an extension of the regular school day. The KUSD school dress code will be enforced.

If there are any questions regarding Advanced Placement examinations, please contact your school’s AP Coordinator or the Office of Educational Accountability at 262-359-6259.