diff --git a/main/models.py b/main/models.py
index 3663e4550..6af5c198a 100644
--- a/main/models.py
+++ b/main/models.py
@@ -162,6 +162,9 @@ def process_faculties(self, faculties):
                 if faculty_obj.users.filter(pk=self.pk).exists():
                     continue
 
+                # Save the user to ensure the user is saved before adding the faculty
+                self.save()
+
                 faculty_obj.users.add(self)
             except:  # noQA
                 logger.error(f"Error processing faculty for user", exc_info=True)