Test date
October 3, 2026
Regular registration deadline
September 18, 2026, 11:59 p.m. ET
Late registration / changes / regular cancellation
September 22, 2026
September SAT student score release
September 25, 2026
Regular registration ends today
Regular registration for the Saturday, October 3, 2026 SAT closes on Friday, September 18. College Board says SAT Weekend deadlines expire at 11:59 p.m. ET, U.S.
Students who have not completed their registration should use the College Board SAT registration portal before that deadline. The time is set in Eastern Time, so test-takers outside the United States should account for the time difference rather than waiting until the end of their local day.
- Open the official SAT registration portal.
- Confirm the October 3 test date and selected test center before submitting.
- Complete registration before 11:59 p.m. ET on September 18.
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Late registration and changes deadline
College Board lists September 22, 2026 as the deadline for late registration, registration changes, and regular cancellation for the October 3 test date.
Students relying on the later deadline should check the registration portal for the options available to them. The official schedule identifies September 22 as the late-registration deadline but does not state a fee in the source used for this update.
The regular-registration deadline is September 18; the later September 22 deadline is for late registration, changes, and regular cancellation.
September 12 SAT scores are still pending
The September 12, 2026 SAT has already taken place, with College Board listing a 7:45 a.m. local start time for that administration. Registration for that test date is closed.
September SAT student scores are scheduled for release on September 25, 2026. Educator score release is listed for September 28, 2026.
Related: September 12 SAT: Test Day and September 25 Score Release
// FAQ
When is the regular registration deadline for the October 2026 SAT?
Regular registration closes September 18, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. ET, U.S.
When is the October 2026 SAT?
The test date is Saturday, October 3, 2026.
Can I register after September 18?
College Board lists September 22, 2026 as the late-registration deadline, as well as the deadline for changes and regular cancellation.
When will September 2026 SAT scores be released?
Student scores are scheduled for September 25, 2026. Educator scores are scheduled for September 28, 2026.
Editorial note
This article is based on the relevant official body's announcements. Dates and processes can change, so always confirm the latest details with the official source.