Senior Important Dates

2026–2027 Senior Important Dates & Checklist

August 2026

• August 31: Accuplacer Testing — 8:35–10:00 a.m.
• August 31: NDSCS Dual Credit Application & Registration Help — 10:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m.

September 2026

• September 3: NDSCS Dual Credit Registration Help — All Day
• September 4: Senior Reminders
• Beginning September 8: Senior Conferences
• September 30: AP Test Registration Deadline

October 2026

• October 7: Senior Meeting with Jostens — Cap and Gown Information/Orders
• October 15: Plan Your Future Event
• October 16: College Application Day
• October: Register for the ACT or SAT if needed

December 2026

• December 2: WorkKeys Testing — Important for students pursuing the ND Choice Ready Scholarship

January 2027

• January 11: Financial Aid Support Night
• January 31: Senior Pictures Due

February 2027

• February 12: Deadline to Register for AP Testing for Semester 2 Classes
• February: Apply for the North Dakota Scholarship, if eligible

March 2027

• Finalize postsecondary plans:
  • College-bound students should monitor applications and financial aid.
  • Work-bound students should submit applications and resumes.
  • Military-bound students should confirm plans with their recruiter.

April 2027

• April 21: Summer Jobs & Career Fair
• April 28: ASVAB Retake for Seniors
• April 29 & May 6: Senior Minute Meetings

May 2027

• May 3–14: AP Exams
• May 12: Senior Scholarship Ceremony
• May 14: WorkKeys Testing — Final opportunity for students pursuing the ND Scholarship
• May 19: CLASS Awards, Elementary Graduation Walks & Bruin Bash
• May 27: Graduation Rehearsal
• May 30: GRADUATION! 
  • Seniors arrive at 11:15 a.m.
  • Graduation begins at 12:00 p.m. (Noon) at the FARGODOME

 

Important Reminders

• Dates and times are subject to change
• Seniors should check their school email regularly for updates
• Contact Student Services with any questions