A Silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/4 inches (3.18 cm) in height overall, consisting of a shield blazoned: Per chevron abased Argent and Azure, in dexter chief an open book leafed of the first bound of the second, in sinister chief a lamp of knowledge enflamed of the like, in base the head of a Longhorn Steer affront Tenn. Below and at the sides of the shield, a Blue scroll inscribed "STRENGTH FROM EDUCATION" in Silver letters.
Cobalt Blue, Texas Orange and Cream are the school colors. The Longhorn is the school's mascot. The open book represents the pursuit of scholarship and the lamp represents knowledge.
The shoulder loop insignia was authorized 1 September 2004.