thoska
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The Thuringian University and Student Union Card (thoska) is a multifunctional chip card that is used across all institutions of higher education in Thuringia for different user groups. If required, it supports contactless data communication for various applications. These include use as an electronic purse for canteen meals, as a copy and print card or as a key for rooms and barriers.
Here you can find information about thoska function cards.
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Functions of the thoska
The thoska function cards of the University of Jena support the following functions:
- Copy card,
- Access authorisation for buildings, rooms and barriers.
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Layout of the thoska
Illustration of a thoska function card (from left to right: front, back)
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Application for a thoska
Employees of the University of Jena can apply for thoska function cards at the thoska office. The relevant forms can be found in the following sections for the respective card types.
A fee of EUR 10.00 will be charged at the thoska office for a replacement card if your thoska is lost or damaged. This can only be paid on site by card (ec-cash, Visa, Maestro, Master).
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Function card for copying
Employees of the University of Jena can apply for thoska function cards for copying at the thoska office. The relevant forms can be found at:
- Application form for the issue of a function card for copyingpdf, 458 kb · de,
- Application form for changing the cost centre to be harassedpdf, 458 kb · de.
The function card for copying is issued as an additional card for an existing employee ID card. For this purpose, the library card number of the employee card in question must be stated when applying. The 12-digit library card number can be found on the back of the card, under the barcode printed there.
When applying, the account assignment must be indicated and the signature of the person responsible for the relevant cost centre must be obtained.
This copy function is protected by a PIN. The PIN can be entered at the Thoska office upon receipt of the card. The copy function must be protected against unauthorised use. This means that the PIN must not be kept together with the corresponding thoska. Private copying services at the expense of the cost centre are not permitted.
Further information can be found at: Link.
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Function card for access authorisation
Employees of the University of Jena can apply for thoska function cards for access authorisation at the thoska office. The corresponding form can be found at: Linkpdf, 446 kb · de.
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Validation of thoska
The thoska function cards are validated exclusively in the thoska office.
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Loss of a thoska
If you lose your thoska, please have it blocked immediately at the thoska office. The University of Jena accepts no liability for unauthorised use of lost cards by third parties. A fee of €10.00 will be charged for reissuing the card.
For security reasons, recovered cards will only be released upon proof|evidence that the card is in the rightful holder's possession. Unblocking in the application systems (e.g. at the Thuringia student services organisation, the ThULB Jena, the electronic access control system) is usually done immediately, but may take longer in special cases. Your card should then work again as usual. If a new thoska card has already been issued in the meantime, please do NOT throw away the recovered card. Any credit on the recovered thoska can be refunded.