The so called thoska (Thüringer Hochschul- und Studentenwerkskarte) combines a number of functions, and is an essential part of everyday student life. It acts as:

• Student ID
• Payment card in canteens, cafeterias, and for courses at the University's sports centre (USZ)
• Photocopying card (credit management / recharging)
• 'Semesterticket' / ticket for public transport in Weimar and for trains operated by DB within Thuringia (RE and RB trains only)
• Library card
• Key to relevant buildings/rooms