This campus app consolidates various Hong Kong University of Science and Technology IT services into a single platform. It offers features like facility booking, grade viewing, timetable access, and event information, all accessible with encrypted local storage of credentials.
7.21.1
June 14, 2026
What's New in 7.21.1 - Experimental Real-Time Chat – Try the new in-app chat feature. - Marketplace Shortcut – Quick access to market.usthing.xyz from your home screen. - Performance & Polish – Smoother updates, smarter exam cards, and under-the-hood improvements. Have a question? Contact us right inside the app or via usthing@ust.hk
MoreUSThing is a student-developed campus app for the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology that provides access to multiple HKUST IT services in one place. It aims to make accessing campus resources more convenient for students and staff.
USThing allows users to book facilities like library rooms and FBS facilities, view grades, timetables, and course waitlist positions, receive next lesson notifications, find common free time with friends using TimeMatch, and access campus information, directory, news, and events.
USThing requires your ITSC username and password for convenient access to services. Your credentials are saved locally with encryption and are never stored on remote servers, ensuring privacy.
No, USThing is not affiliated with student societies. All content is freely uploaded by users, and the app does not contain any paid advertisements or promotions.
The app was last updated on April 27, 2026, indicating a commitment to ongoing development and maintenance. Version 7.20.0 is the latest release.
USThing is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, making it accessible to a wide range of Apple users within the HKUST community.
USThing has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a broad audience, including younger students and adults on campus.
No, USThing does not contain any paid ads or promotions. The app is ad-free, providing an uninterrupted user experience.
