Advanced Placement Exams are ordered and administered by the district. Any student that wishes to take an AP Exam must BOTH: register in the "Exam Only" section and pay (financial aid is available) for each exam they want to take by November 1.

Students who are in an "AP" labeled class will receive directions and guidance from their teachers by October 1st.  

Registration for exams occurs October 1st to November 1st. Detailed Directions Here

Students not in an "AP" class who want to take the exam should contact their school testing coordinator or follow the directions linked above.

Exam Details

Portland Public Schools will hold AP exams at the Marshal Campus in Portland, Oregon from May 4-8 and May 11-15, 2026.

See full 2026 AP Exam Schedule here.

AP Exam Registration, Payment, and Test Cancellations:

• Exam registrations for May 2026 are currently closed.
• The registration period will run October 1 to November 1.
• Late registration period will be open in February 2026.
• If you are a PPS student and want to cancel your exam, please email advancedplacement@pps.net. Also, please review the PPS Cancellation Policy here. 
• If you are currently signed up for exams and need to move your test to the late testing period, please email advancedplacement@pps.net.
• If you are a PPS student, please see this page for registration and payment details  (email advancedplacement@pps.net for further help). 
• For the 2026 AP Exams, we will not register or administer exams to non-PPS students.