On a shield shaped embroidered item edged with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) yellow border blazoned as follows: Per pale Or and Gules (Brick red), a winged arrowhead per pale Argent and Argent (Silver Gray), wings elevated, in chief and between the wings, five arched stylized demi feathers of the third and fourth, on the line of partition the center feather and in base a mullet both per pale all of the third and fourth.  Attached above the item a Brick Red scroll edged with a 1/8 inch (.32cm) Yellow border, inscribed “UWB” in Yellow letters. Overall dimensions are 3 1/2 inch (8.89cm) in height by 2 1/2 inch (6.35cm) in width.

The university colors are white and red. The vertical division of the shield background, as well as the images, suggest Salt Lake City and the foothills of the majestic Wasatch Mountains. The winged arrowhead denotes the cadet’s readiness to rise to any challenge and to approach all decisions with pride and dignity. The stylized feathers allude to the Ute Warrior Battalion (UWB) headquartered at the University of Utah, which has been in existence since 1919. The feathers also signify the notable importance of the battalion to the university and the community since its establishment. The vertically divided star illustrates the noteworthy addition of Salt Lake Community College and Westminster College to the University of Utah program.

The shoulder sleeve insignia was originally approved on 8 November 1932, it was cancelled on 4 August 2006, due to the sensitivities of Native American groups in the area who found the pervious design elements insensitive to their heritage.  A new design and description for the SSI has been authorized on 20 August 2021. 

On a silver metal and epoxied shield shaped device 1 1/8 inches (2.86cm) in height blazoned as follows: Quarterly Or and Gules (Brick Red), in the first quarter an opened book bearing on each page a mullet; in the second quarter a griffin passant; in the third quarter a stylized bear’s paw print and in the fourth quarter an arrowhead above a representation of an antler, all Argent (Silver). Attached below the shield a brick red scroll doubled maroon with the inscription, “UTE WARRIOR BATTALION” in silver letters.

The university colors are white and red. The shield is quartered to allow for symbolic representation of the school’s lineage. The open book denotes education and knowledge. The two stars signify the addition of Salt Lake Community College and Westminster College into the university’s program. The griffin, with emphasis on its wings,  illustrates Westminster College and the student’s character which will carry the Ute Warrior Battalion into the future. The bear’s claw alludes to Salt Lake Community College and the solid foundation the program has within the Salt Lake Valley community. The arrowhead symbolizes University of Utah, in addition to the archery skills of the Ute Hunters, indigenous to Utah. The antler suggests transformation.

The shoulder loop insignia was originally approved on 5 February 1966, it was cancelled on 4 August 2006, due to the sensitivities of Native American groups in the area who found the pervious design elements insensitive to their heritage.  A new design and description for the SSLI has been authorized on 20 August 2021.