diff --git a/join/views.py b/join/views.py
index 58fb46d..2ff5403 100644
--- a/join/views.py
+++ b/join/views.py
@@ -19,7 +19,7 @@
 def index(request):
     
     if 'join_status' in request.session and request.session['join_status'] == 'joined':
-        render(request, 'join/send_verification.html')
+        return render(request, 'join/send_verification.html')
 
     elif request.method == "POST":
         form = JoinForm(request.POST)