diff --git a/generic/views.py b/generic/views.py
index 33056e2e..068a5419 100644
--- a/generic/views.py
+++ b/generic/views.py
@@ -1018,7 +1018,6 @@ def manage_cid_users(request):
                 c.save()
             return JsonResponse({"status": "success"})
 
-
         if delete == "true":
             cids = CidUser.objects.filter(pk__in=selected_cids).delete()
             return JsonResponse({"status": "success"})
@@ -1076,6 +1075,9 @@ def manage_cid_users(request):
             passcode = "".join(random.choices(string.ascii_uppercase, k=4))
             c = CidUser(cid=new_cid, passcode=passcode)
             c.save()
+            if cid_groups:
+                c.group_id = cid_groups[0]
+
             if physics_exams:
                 c.physics_exams.set(physics_exams)
                 c.save()