As an educational activity open to all members of society after school education

continuing education is an important part of China's lifelong education system. First-class universities in the United States adopt diversified modes and precise orientations in continuing education

and have set up four models for different groups: extension school

summer school

professional development and institute for learning in retirement. By analyzing their goals

curricular

specific cases

and academic planning

it is suggested that the continuing education of Chinese universities can draw on their experience

meet the demands of different groups

enhance services with market orientation

and attach importance to retirement colleges to realize active aging.