Legal analysis: it is easier for ordinary citizens to change their names, but it is more complicated for college students to change their names because it involves the change of student status files. Generally, the original or photocopy of the resident ID card, household registration book, relevant documents and certificates shall be submitted to the local police station where the household registration is located, and after the approval of the city and county public security organs, the change shall be handled and the photo shall be handed in for the renewal of the resident ID card. College students need to go to school to get a certificate, and then go to the police station to handle it. Please consult the school and the police station for details.

Legal basis: Civil Code of People's Republic of China (PRC).

Article 102 A natural person enjoys the right to his name, and has the right to decide, use, change or allow others to use his name according to law, provided that it does not violate public order and good customs.

Article 1015th A natural person shall take his father's surname or his mother's surname, but in any of the following circumstances, he may choose a surname other than his father's surname and his mother's surname:

(a) Choose the surnames of other immediate elders;

(2) Choosing the surname of the supporter because of the support of a person other than the legal supporter;

(three) there are other legitimate reasons that do not violate public order and good customs.

The surnames of natural persons of ethnic minorities can follow their own cultural traditions and customs.