diff --git a/erpnext/schools/doctype/program_enrollment/program_enrollment.py b/erpnext/schools/doctype/program_enrollment/program_enrollment.py
index a15a070..02c6fe7 100644
--- a/erpnext/schools/doctype/program_enrollment/program_enrollment.py
+++ b/erpnext/schools/doctype/program_enrollment/program_enrollment.py
@@ -11,6 +11,8 @@
 class ProgramEnrollment(Document):
 	def validate(self):
 		self.validate_duplication()
+		if not self.student_name:
+			self.student_name = frappe.db.get_value("Student", self.student, "title")
 	
 	def on_submit(self):
 		self.update_student_joining_date()