thoska is a Multifunction chip cardwhich can be used to make administrative and payment processes more efficient and customer-friendly. The invisible and contactless chip installed in the card enables the contactless transfer of data between thoska's partners and the user on the basis of Mifare technology. The Mifare chip consists of lockable "data drawers". For each "drawer", a secret "key" guarantees a high level of protection against access and misuse of the data.
To use the thoska as a library user card, it must be activated in the library.
The wallet is an area of the thoska chip. A monetary value can be added to or removed from this area. This wallet can be topped up at special "top-up machines" by making a cash deposit or by debiting your bank card or credit card.
Your wallet transactions are free of charge.
The canteen tills have card readers that can debit a cash value from these wallets.
There is a cash machine in the canteen, as well as a cashless machine (EC and credit card). In the library, you can top up your wallet at the top-up machine using an EC card only.
Please ask the canteen staff or the Student Service Centre for more information
Observe the following instructions when handling the thoska chip card to prevent it from being damaged or becoming inoperable:
Since the beginning of the summer semester 2013, the semester ticket has consisted of the Thuringia ticket from DB Regio and the public transport ticket from the city of Nordhausen.
Current information on the area of validity of the semester ticket can be found on the website of the Thuringian Student Union. Information on the current costs for the DB Regio and the public transport ticket can be found at Semester fee.
The public transport ticket of the city of Nordhausen is valid on all city lines (bus and tram), except line 10 from Bahnhofsplatz in the direction of Ilfeld.
The semester ticket is shown in full on the thoska card.
Children under the age of 8 are transported free of charge until they start school (1st day of school) and only when accompanied by an adult. From the time they start school up to and including the age of 14, children can use the Children's Single Journey, Children's Single Journey BahnCard and Children's 4-Trip Ticket fare products. School-age children can also use the fare products Student-Trainee Weekly Travelcard, Student-Trainee Monthly Travelcard and Student-Trainee Subscription.
Holders of a Semesterticket Thuringia can travel with any number of their own children or grandchildren up to and including the age of 14 (so-called "family children"). Children between the ages of 6 and 14 must either carry a child ID card or be registered on the DB Family Card.
If you have lost your card, please have it cancelled immediately. lock. Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences takes over No liability for damage caused by improper use.
Inform the Service Point staff of the loss immediately with. We need your first name, surname and matriculation number to block your account.
When we receive your message, we will block your thoska as quickly as possible to prevent misuse. The Service Point will immediately send a message to the Studierendenwerk, the library, the Media Centre or the Student Service Centre to block the card.
The balance on your card wallet should be treated like the contents of a physical wallet. If you lose it, unfortunately the money is gone too, unless the finder is honest!
A replacement card will be issued after application and payment of 10 euros.
For security reasons, we can only unblock recovered cards if you state your first name, surname and matriculation or personal number.
Experience has shown that it takes 1 to 2 days to unblock your card at the Studierendenwerk Thüringen and the library. Your card should then work as usual!
If a new thoska has already been issued in the meantime, the recovered card has only sentimental value - it can be not reactivated can be used. The credit balance on the recovered thoska is paid out.
The thoska has replaced the old library and photocopying cards and also serves as a personalised student ID card. The thoska makes administrative processes more efficient and customer-friendly.
At Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences, every student and employee receives the thoska upon request since the winter semester 2008.
No. Since the winter semester 2008/09, the thoska has been the only student ID card issued.
No. Once you have received your thoska, it will accompany you throughout your time at the university. There is a rewritable area (thermal strip) on the lower part of the card. After your re-registration, you can have this area rewritten with the current end of validity and the study programme data (validation) by using the self-service terminal.
Yes, the card must be Application form and a passport photo.
Newly issued chip cards for students must be labelled with a Validity imprint be labelled. This imprint (validation of the card) can be done by the student at the validation machine in the foyer of building 18. If the validity note on the thoska is not correct (e.g. no semester ticket), please contact the Service Point.
With the thoska this is End of validity (= end of semester) and stored in the chip. When re-registering for a subsequent semester, the end of validity is then updated at the self-service terminal using the "Renew validity" function. This only happens after payment of the semester fee and activation by the Student Secretariat.
The terminal for validation is located in the Foyer of house 18 in front of the SSZ.
You are not in Nordhausen and the validity date of the card has expired. You have already re-registered for the new semester by paying the semester fee. What can you do now?
Submit an application for validation of the Thoska and send it together with the card and Return envelope (ensure sufficient postage!) to:
Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences
thoska office
Weinberghof 4
99734 Nordhausen
The Thoska costs one-off € 20. This amount is charged together with the semester fee on first enrolment at Nordhausen University of Applied Sciences.
Replacement card:
In accordance with the university's fee regulations, a fee of 10.00 euros will be charged if the card is lost or mishandled.
It is recommended to use up the credit on the Studierendenwerk wallet (canteen, washing machines) and the credit on the Copy wallet.
Wallet Studierendenwerk:
The credit should be used up before leaving the university. Small remaining balances (less than €1) can be paid out at any canteen cash desk. The credit balance on the thoska expires 5 years after the last payment or revaluation process."
Important information on the thoska for students
Copier wallet:
A refund of the credit can only be requested directly from Plantechnik Erfurt GmbH. All important contact information can be found at www.plantechnik.com
Study Service Centre
+49 3631 420-222
House 18, Level 1, Room 18.0105