diff --git a/course/enrol.php b/course/enrol.php
index 6f7fb62b842..b2fff360e52 100644
--- a/course/enrol.php
+++ b/course/enrol.php
@@ -19,6 +19,7 @@
         error("Could not find a site!");
     }
 
+    check_for_restricted_user($USER->username);
 
 /// Check the submitted enrollment key if there is one