Timelines
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Schools must be approved by the AP Program before they can offer the AP Capstone Diploma™ program.
Apply NowApplication Timeline
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- AUG 2020
2021-22 application opens for prospective schools to take part in AP Capstone™ Diploma program.
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- DEC 11, 2020 AT 11:59 P.M. ET
2021-22 application priority deadline.
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- LATE DEC 2020
Remaining applicant schools are notified of 2021-22 application status.
For schools approved to participate in AP Capstone Diploma program
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- FEB 2021
Approved schools begin registering for required summer professional learning.
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- JUN-AUG 2021
New teachers at approved schools take part in AP Seminar and/or AP Research professional learning.
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- SUMMER 2021
AP Classroom systems open. Access granted to teachers with approved AP Course Audit forms.
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- AUG–SEP 2021
AP Seminar and AP Research instruction begins at approved schools.
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- OCT 1, 2021
AP Seminar and AP Research course authorization deadline for approved schools.
Go to the AP Seminar and AP Research course pages to learn more about course and program deadlines for participating schools.