Class of 2036: Current Grade, Age & Graduation Timeline
In the 2026–2027 school year, students in the Class of 2036 are typically in 3rd Grade. They were born in 2018, started high school in Fall 2032, and will graduate in Spring 2036.
Updated for the 2026–2027 school year
Current Grade
3rd
2026–2027
Age in 2026
8
years old (turning)
Started High School
2032
Fall semester
College Grad
2040
4-year degree
Class of 2036: K–12 journey
25%
25% of the way from the first day of kindergarten to graduation day.
Countdown to graduation day, Class of 2036
Counting to June 1, 2036. US ceremonies run from late May to mid June, so check your school's date.
Planning for College After 2036?
If the Class of 2036 starts college in Fall 2036, check out graduation dates for 2-year, 3-year, and 4-year degrees.
Class of 2036 Reunions
2046
10-Year Reunion
in 20 years
2061
25-Year Reunion
in 35 years
2086
50-Year Reunion
in 60 years
Academic Journey for the Class of 2036
Class of 2036: Grade by School Year
Every school year from kindergarten to senior year for the Class of 2036, on the standard US calendar (school years run late August to June).
Key Dates for the Class of 2036
Typical US testing, application and graduation dates. Exact deadlines vary by school, college and state.
October 2034
PSAT/NMSQT in junior year (the score that counts for National Merit)
Spring 2035
SAT / ACT testing season and AP exams (junior year)
Late Aug – early Sep 2035
First day of senior year
Fall 2035
FAFSA for the 2036–37 school year opens
Nov 1–15, 2035
Typical Early Decision / Early Action deadlines
Jan 1–15, 2036
Typical Regular Decision deadlines
May 1, 2036
National College Decision Day
Late May – mid June 2036
High school graduation ceremonies
Fall 2036
Freshman year of college begins
Generation: Generation Alpha
Generation Alpha
2013–present
International Equivalent of Class of 2036
Born in 2018 and educated in a different country? Here is what your graduating class would be called.
United States
Class of 2036
Grade 12, High School Diploma
UK (England)
Year 13, 2036
A-Level / UCAS application year
Australia
Year 12, 2036
ATAR score — university entrance
India
Class 12, 2036
10+2 Board Exams (CBSE/ISC)
Alternative Graduation Timelines for Class of 2036
Not everyone follows the exact standard path. Here is how graduation shifts based on different academic scenarios.
Accelerated Path
Started school 1 year early
Standard Path
Standard path
Delayed by 1 Year
Repeated a grade or started late
Transfer Path
2-year community college transfer
Not on the standard US system?
Recalculate based on credits, a different country, or exact start dates.
High School Graduation Year Calculator for United States by Current Grade
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Class of 2036: Frequently Asked Questions
What grade is the Class of 2036 in right now?
In the 2026–2027 school year, students in the Class of 2036 are typically in 3rd Grade.
How old is the Class of 2036?
Students in the Class of 2036 were mostly born in 2018 and are turning 8 in 2026.
What year was the Class of 2036 born?
Most students in the high school Class of 2036 were born in 2018 (those born September–December 2017 can also fall in this class, depending on the state cutoff).
When did the Class of 2036 start high school?
The Class of 2036 started high school as freshmen in Fall 2032 and entered kindergarten in Fall 2023.
When does the Class of 2036 graduate?
US high schools graduate between late May and mid-June, so the Class of 2036 graduates in Spring 2036.
When will the Class of 2036 graduate college?
On a standard 4-year degree starting straight after high school, the Class of 2036 graduates college in 2040.
When is the Class of 2036 10-year reunion?
The 10-year reunion for the Class of 2036 is in 2046, 20 years from now.
What generation is the Class of 2036?
The Class of 2036, born in 2018, belongs to Generation Alpha (2013–present).