Cisco Systems, Richardson Office
2250 East President George Bush Highway
Building 5
Richardson, Texas USA 75082
Please be advised that Richardson CCIE Lab will be closed for extensive renovations effective August 1, 2026 until further notice. Candidates are encouraged to book their exams at RTP or San Jose, or explore CCIE Mobile Lab locations globally.
What to expect
On-site lab time is 8:15 a.m. to 5 p.m.
The building opens at 8:15 a.m. When arranging travel consider up to an additional 2 hours in the lab in the event of a hardware issue.
What to do when you arrive
Plan to arrive by 8:15 a.m. at Cisco Reception in Building 5 and wait in or right outside the building for the proctor. Do NOT leave even though the proctor may not be immediately present when you arrive. The proctor will leave reception to begin the briefing at 8:30 a.m.
How long you’ll be there
The hands-on lab exam runs for 8 hours with additional time scheduled for the initial exam briefing and a lunch break.
What happens if you arrive late
If you arrive late (after 8:30 a.m.), you will be expected to finish your examination with the group. If you arrive more than 2 hours late, you will not be allowed to start your examination.