When is the September 2026 SAT® registration deadline?
College Board lists August 28, 2026 as the regular-registration deadline for the September 12 SAT® and September 1, 2026 as the late-registration and change deadline.
SAT® registration deadlines for 2026-2027
The regular-registration deadline for the September 12 SAT® is August 28, 2026. The late-registration and change deadline is September 1, 2026, with an additional fee.
SAT® registration deadline schedule
The regular deadline is the lower-cost cutoff. The second date is also the deadline for test changes and regular cancellation.
| SAT® test date | Regular deadline | Late deadline |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2026 | August 7, 2026 | August 11, 2026 |
| September 12, 2026 | August 28, 2026 | September 1, 2026 |
| October 3, 2026 | September 18, 2026 | September 22, 2026 |
| November 7, 2026 | October 23, 2026 | October 27, 2026 |
| December 5, 2026 | November 20, 2026 | November 24, 2026 |
| March 6, 2027 | February 19, 2027 | February 23, 2027 |
| May 1, 2027 | April 16, 2027 | April 20, 2027 |
| June 5, 2027 | May 21, 2027 | May 25, 2027 |
If you need to borrow a testing device from College Board, register and request the device at least 30 days before test day. That requirement can fall earlier than the regular registration deadline.
SAT® registration questions
What time do SAT® registration deadlines close?
College Board says all listed SAT® registration deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Can international students register late for the SAT®?
Yes. College Board says late registration is available worldwide, with an additional fee.
Is the College Board device request deadline different?
Yes. Students borrowing a College Board device must request it at least 30 days before test day.
About this SAT® guide
Every confirmed regular and late registration deadline for weekend SAT® testing from August 2026 through June 2027. All deadlines close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
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