AP Exam Information 2026

Tests are either fully digital, digital hybrid, or paper.  Students must bring a fully charged school Chromebook. You will NOT have access to electricity during the testing window, however, you may bring  your own charging block. Please refer to the list below to determine your testing type. You must have Bluebook downloaded to your testing device.

Fully Digital Subjects:

• AP African American Studies

• AP Art History  

• AP Computer Science A

• AP Computer Science Principles   

• AP English Language and Composition   

• AP English Literature and Composition   

• AP Environmental Science

• AP Latin  

• AP Psychology  

• AP United States Government and Politics  

• AP United States History   

• AP World History: Modern  

Hybrid Digital Subjects:

• AP Biology   

• AP Calculus AB  

• AP Calculus BC  

• AP Chemistry  

• AP Macroeconomics   

• AP Microeconomics  

• AP Physics 1: Algebra-Based   

• AP Physics 2: Algebra-Based  

• AP Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism  

• AP Physics C: Mechanics  

• AP Precalculus  

• AP Statistics   

Paper, Submission-based, or School Device Only:

• AP 2-D Art and Design

• AP 3-D Art and Design

• AP Drawing

• AP Chinese Language and Culture

• AP Music Theory

• AP Spanish Language and Culture

• AP Spanish Literature and Culture

*** Please double-check AP Classroom for the date and time of your test. All purchased tests will be marked as "Registered for exam given by University High School" in AP Classroom. ***

IMPORTANT!

In order to access the Digital or Digital Hybrid AP Exams, students need:

• A fully charged school Chromebook. There will be no access to electricity during the testing. You may bring a power bank as a backup power source.

• Your College Board account username and password. You must memorize your login information.

• At the beginning of the exam, there will not be time for students to locate and/or reset their password. Staff cannot assist students on the day of the exam if they are unable to access their account. Students will not have access to their phone to verify their account. Please plan ahead to be prepared for test day.

BACKPACKS: Backpacks should be left in student vehicles OR placed in student lockers before check-in time. Cell phones must be left in your backpack. Only bring your allowed testing supplies to check-in at the MPR/Library. All snacks, IDs, pens, pencils, or power banks entering the testing area must be in CLEAR plastic bags ONLY. If you need a school locker, you can use this form.

Students Taking 8:00 am Exams

• Students need to arrive at UHS to check in promptly at 7:20 am.  You will be directed to either the MPR or Library based on your specific test and last name. Please eat before you arrive.

• General test instructions will be read at 7:45 am, and doors will be locked at 7:55 a.m. for students to begin the exam. You will not be allowed in the testing room after the test has started.

• Mondays, Tuesdays & Thursdays – students will report back to their 5th period class (if they don't have an afternoon exam).

• Wednesdays & Fridays – students will report back to their 6th period class (if they don't have an afternoon exam).

Students Taking 12:00 pm Exams 

• Students must attend their 1st and/or 2nd-period classes and then check in to their 3rd and/or 4th-period classes 

• Students will be released at 11:15 am from class to eat lunch at the cafeteria between 11:15 am and 11:40 am 

• Students will start check-in at 11:40.  You will be directed to either the MPR or Library based on your specific test and last name.  

• General test instructions will be read at 11:55 am, and doors will be locked at noon for students to begin the exam. You will not be allowed in the testing room after the test has started.

• Afternoon testing sometimes starts slightly later if the morning tests are running longer than intended, however students MUST still be present at check-in time. If a student has 2 tests in one day, they should bring their own lunch to eat during breaks. 

For All AP Exams

• Students will not be dismissed until an exam has officially ended; do not ask the testing proctors to leave early if you finish before the end of the exam.  

• If you play a sport or have a job, it is your responsibility to inform your coach or employer of your AP Exam obligation, and arrangements should be made accordingly.

You should bring the following items to the exam room

• A current government-issued or school-issued photo ID. 

• Fully Charged Device for Digital or Digital Hybrid Exams.  There will be no access to electricity during the testing. 

  • You are allowed to bring an extra laptop or a charging block

• Your College Board account username and password. You must memorize your login information.

• AP ID Labels! 

  • You will receive your ID Labels when arriving at your first exam.

  • If you are taking more than one exam, bring these labels to all of your exams!

• Several sharpened No. 2 pencils. Mechanical pencils are not allowed . No pencil bags are allowed; use a clear plastic bag.

• Pens with black or dark blue ink for completing areas free-response questions in hybrid exams. No pencil bags are allowed; use a clear plastic bag.

• An acceptable calculator if your AP Exam allows the use of a calculator.  AP Macroeconomics and Microeconomics only allow 4 function calculators.

• A ruler or straight edge if you are taking an AP Physics Exam. Protractors are not allowed. 

• Snacks are allowed under the following conditions:

  • Absolutely no lunch bags or boxes, snacks must be placed in CLEAR plastic bags.

  • Snacks must be left at the designated snack area away from the testing desks.

  • Water bottles may be at your desk, but they must be CLEAR bottles with ALL labels removed.

You should NOT bring the following to the exam room

• Cell phones, Smart watches, PDAs, MP3 players, email/messaging devices, or any other electronic or communication devices.  Leave these items in your locker or at home!   (These items are also not permitted during the break).

• Books, reference guides, notes, compasses, protractors, mechanical pencils, pencils that are not No. 2, correction fluid, dictionaries, highlighters, or colored pencils.

• Scratch paper: Students are prohibited from bringing scratch paper to the AP Exam. For digital and hybrid exams, scratch paper will be provided.

• Watches that beep, make a noise, or have an alarm.

• Earplugs

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

• Clothing with subject-related information.

You are required to abide by the policies of both the College Board and school during the exam period.  Any misconduct will be reported and could jeopardize your AP Exam grade. 

Get a good night’s rest before your exam, and eat a nutritious breakfast. If you bring a water, it must be clear without any labels on it.  It is advisable to bring a sweater, in case the room temperature is below your comfort level.   

We are looking forward to each student’s success. If you have any further questions about the exams or procedures, please visit the College Board’s website, or email our Advanced Placement Coordinators, Felicia Rohrer Ng feliciang@iusd.org or Kris Kough kriskough@iusd.org 

AP exams can give a student college credit and/or assist with college course placement.

• Points/credits toward degree requirements

• Bypass introductory courses; start in a higher level course

• Fulfill general education requirements

• Additional time for a double major, study abroad, or early graduation

All AP exams are graded on a 5-point scale.

3 is typically considered to be a passing score:

• 5 = extremely qualified

• 4 = well qualified

• 3 = qualified

• 2 = possibly qualified

• 1 = not qualified

AP Credit Policy Search 

https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/getting-credit-placement/search-policies

• Students may only test in the make-up window (5/18 - 5/22) due to a conflict with another exam, a conflict with a school event (CIF), a family emergency, or a doctor’s note if ill during the original exam.  Email Mrs. Rohrer Ng if you need to schedule a make-up exam at: feliciang@iusd.org

• The date to request refunds is over. There is no official cancellation form; however, if you choose not to attend your exam, your AP test will automatically be canceled.