The Colonial Academic Alliance was founded in 2002 by the provosts of the institutions of the Colonial Athletic Association. Membership includes: The University of Delaware, Drexel University, George Mason University, Georgia State University, Hofstra University, James Madison University, University of North Carolina Wilmington, Northeastern University, Old Dominion University, Towson University, Virginia Commonwealth University, and The College of William and Mary.
Each year, a conference is held to showcase the undergraduate academic research of member institution students. Representatives from Georgia State University are selected based on submissions to the Georgia State University Research Conference and faculty recommendations.
