Jilin University for the Aged, founded in 1986, belongs to the Bureau of Retired Cadres of Jilin Provincial Committee of the Communist Party of China, and is a comprehensive university for the aged for retired cadres and other elderly people. The school adheres to the tenet of "increasing knowledge, enriching life, cultivating sentiment, promoting health and serving the society" and insists on standardized running. With its advanced school-running concept, rich curriculum, excellent teachers, good teaching conditions, colorful campus culture, excellent teaching quality and fruitful school-running achievements, it has won the titles of "National Advanced University for the Aged" and "National Model University for the Aged", which is the title of providing education for the elderly by the majority of veteran comrades. The school is located in Lvyuan District, Changchun City, and there is no branch school.
Retired cadres and other elderly people who have reached the age of 50, have full capacity, are physically and mentally healthy, are willing to abide by school rules and regulations, and can persist in learning can apply. Among them, those who are over 80 years old and over 75 years old and are ready to enter the department of sports and dance must provide the "Safety Responsibility Letter for Senior College Students in Jilin Province" signed by themselves and their families before they can register. It is suggested that the elderly who are over 80 years old or sickly should log in to Jilin Province Distance Education Learning Network for the Elderly for free.