Dareus entered the Imperial Naval Academy at the young age of 17, and immediately began his masters program for piloting. He majored in 2 courses, and minored in 2 as well; earning him a Masters with Honors Degree by the time he had earned his Diploma. Throughout his 4 years in school, he constantly was studying, and excelling with ease past most of the others in his class; again, his high grades taking a large toll on what social life, or lack thereof; he did have.