Updated October 2026 by Carson Flowers. Dates checked against College Board on October 9, 2026.
The short answer: College Board runs eight SAT Weekend dates in 2026-27, and 5 are still ahead: November 7, December 5, March 6, May 1, June 5. West Virginia also gives the SAT free at school, so a junior's first official score can come from a school day. Anticipated dates run through June 2028.
All 2026-27 SAT dates and deadlines
| Test date | Register by | Late registration | Scores released |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2026 (passed) | August 7, 2026 | August 11, 2026 | September 4, 2026 |
| September 12, 2026 (passed) | August 28, 2026 | September 1, 2026 | September 25, 2026 |
| October 3, 2026 (passed) | September 18, 2026 | September 22, 2026 | October 16, 2026 |
| November 7, 2026 | October 23, 2026 | October 27, 2026 | November 20, 2026 |
| December 5, 2026 | November 20, 2026 | November 24, 2026 | December 18, 2026 |
| March 6, 2027 | February 19, 2027 | February 23, 2027 | March 19, 2027 |
| May 1, 2027 | April 16, 2027 | April 20, 2027 | May 14, 2027 |
| June 5, 2027 | May 21, 2027 | May 25, 2027 | June 21, 2027 |
Deadlines close at 11:59 p.m. Eastern. Source: College Board test dates and deadlines and score release dates. Scores arrive about two weeks after each test (June takes a little longer), and that release date is when you learn whether a retake is needed, often just days before the next registration deadline.
The SAT at school in West Virginia
The SAT School Day is provided free of charge to all West Virginia 11th grade students as their end-of-year statewide assessment.
Nationally, SAT School Day runs from October 1 to 30, 2026 in the fall and from March 1 to April 30, 2027 in the spring. Your school picks its own day inside that window and registers students itself, so ask the counselor for the date.
Source: West Virginia testing information.
Which West Virginia colleges need an SAT score for fall 2027
| College | Fall 2027 testing | Middle 50% SAT |
|---|---|---|
| West Virginia University | Test optional | 1010 to 1210 |
| Marshall University | Requires a score | 940 to 1140 |
| West Virginia State University | See the school's policy | Not published |
| Fairmont State University | See the school's policy | Not published |
| Davis & Elkins College | See the school's policy | Not published |
| Shepherd University | See the school's policy | Not published |
| Concord University | See the school's policy | 890 to 1070 |
| Bluefield State University | See the school's policy | Not published |
Plan the test dates around these schools first: Marshall requires a score, so the last date that reports in time for its deadlines is the one that matters.
Scholarship scores and their deadlines
West Virginia PROMISE Scholarship: SAT 1080. Up to $5,500/year toward tuition and fees, renewable if standards are maintained; requires ACT 21 composite (min. 19 in English/math/science/reading) OR SAT 1080 combined (min. 510 math, 510 evidence-based reading & writing), plus 3.0 GPA overall and in core classes
WVU Climb Higher Scholarship (Level 1): SAT 1360. $6,000/year in-state or $18,000/year out-of-state, automatic and non-competitive, when GPA is 3.8+ AND ACT ≥30 or SAT ≥1360; lower GPA-only tiers pay $2,500-$4,500/year in-state ($10,000-$16,000 out-of-state) with no test-score requirement
The tiers, GPA rules and class years are on our West Virginia SAT prep page. Count back from the scholarship's testing deadline and from your earliest application deadline, and plan around whichever comes first.
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Find my teen's target scoreAnticipated 2027-28 SAT dates
| Anticipated test date | Cycle |
|---|---|
| August 28, 2027 | Fall 2027 |
| September 18, 2027 | Fall 2027 |
| October 9, 2027 | Fall 2027 |
| November 6, 2027 | Fall 2027 |
| December 4, 2027 | Fall 2027 |
| March 4, 2028 | Spring 2028 |
| May 6, 2028 | Spring 2028 |
| June 3, 2028 | Spring 2028 |
These are College Board's own published planning dates, with no registration deadlines yet, and College Board can still move them. It already moved one: the October 2027 date is now October 9. Nothing past June 2028 has been published.
Quick answers
When is the next SAT in West Virginia?
November 7, 2026. Register by October 23, 2026, or by October 27, 2026 with the late fee. Weekend SAT dates are the same in every state. Register early to get a test center close to home.
When should a junior take the SAT?
A first official score in the fall or winter of junior year, then a retake in March or May. That leaves June and the anticipated August 2027 date as insurance, with scores back before senior-year applications open.
How many times should my teen take the SAT?
Two or three sittings is typical. Many colleges superscore, combining the best section scores across dates, so a planned second attempt usually costs little and can add points. Check each college's own policy.
Are the PSAT dates the same as the SAT dates?
No. The PSAT/NMSQT is given at school between October 1 and 30, 2026. Schools register students themselves, and only the junior-year PSAT counts toward National Merit.
More for West Virginia families
- SAT prep in West Virginia
- SAT scores for West Virginia colleges
- West Virginia scholarship score requirements
- Find your teen's target score
Every date without a plan is a wasted shot
Between school, sports and deadlines, most students get two or three test dates that really count. In a free Strategy Session we count your teen's remaining dates, set the target score for their West Virginia colleges, and build the six to twelve week plan to hit it. See the ranges at SAT Scores for West Virginia Colleges.